Question
Every time my baby breastfeeds, it takes a few sips and then starts to cough forcefully and farts. After every sip, it stretches its body out. Finally, it stops eating. If I try to feed it again, it cries. But if I feed it while it’s sleeping, there’s no such problem. It’s been refusing milk for a month now. But for the past two days, it’s been willing to eat again but exhibiting this behavior. What could be the reason? And there’s no abdominal pain.
Answer
Based on your description of the situation, the first thing to rule out is the possibility of congenital heart disease, which leads us to consider gastrointestinal issues. It is suggested that when breastfeeding, do not feed the baby too quickly. You can pinch a small part of the nipple with your hand, hold the baby upright after breastfeeding, and gently pat its back to expel the air swallowed into the stomach. These are suggestions for the issue of “Why does my baby cough forcefully and fart every time it breastfeeds,” hoping they will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!