Question
The baby fell off the bed 9 days ago, and today, after feeding, there was another episode of dry vomiting. The grandmother was massaging the baby’s navel while feeding. I want to know what could be the cause of this recurrence and whether it is related to the fall?
Answer
Babies have a small stomach capacity and a horizontal stomach position, making them prone to spitting up milk. Massaging the belly while feeding may cause milk to not enter the stomach properly or to be pushed out immediately after entering. Therefore, this episode of vomiting could be due to massaging the belly during feeding and is not related to the fall. However, if frequent dry vomiting occurs again and the baby shows listlessness, it may indicate injuries from the fall. Immediate medical attention should be sought for the baby.