Question
My baby has been born for 9 days, but they often vomit while feeding. Sometimes they start vomiting before finishing their milk, and other times it happens a while after they’ve finished. Moreover, the baby cries after each episode of vomiting. What could be the reasons for a newborn’s vomiting?
Answer
The causes of newborn vomiting may involve both physiological and pathological factors. If a fetus swallows too much amniotic fluid in the mother’s womb, it may lead to vomiting during breastfeeding after birth; if the newborn swallows too quickly during feeding or if the milk mixes with air, it can easily cause vomiting; in addition, failure to burp the baby properly after feeding can also lead to vomiting. Pathological reasons include heart relaxation, stomach discomfort, pyloric spasm, and more. It is recommended that parents closely monitor the newborn if they experience vomiting and seek medical advice when necessary.