Question
Yesterday, my child was 43 days old and went for a pediatric check-up. The doctor said the child’s jaundice level was 4.5, which was relatively high, and asked me to stop breastfeeding for 3 days. Since then, the child has started vomiting while drinking formula milk, and now also vomits when fed breast milk. Please explain the cause, thank you. Previous treatment and effects: Not treated, currently occurring. I would like to receive assistance via phone call.
Answer
Hello, this situation is likely due to indigestion, often triggered by external wind-cold and improper feeding. For treatment, it is recommended to use pediatric chicken gizzard and adhere to a feeding method of small meals but frequent feedings. Regularly massage the baby’s abdomen to promote digestion and improve gastrointestinal function. If the baby does not like formula milk, offer them their favorite dairy products; do not force them to eat something they dislike, and you can try giving them some yogurt. It is suggested to adopt an appropriate breastfeeding position: hold the baby up while feeding, keeping their body in a 45-degree angle, so that the milk in the stomach naturally flows into the small intestine, reducing the chance of vomiting compared to lying down.