Question
What should I do if my baby always coughs after breastfeeding?
Answer
A baby’s esophageal function is not fully developed, so they may vomit after vigorous activity or coughing during breastfeeding. To avoid this, do not overfeed the baby during each feeding. After breastfeeding, it is recommended to let the child lean against the adult’s shoulder and gently pat the child’s back to help expel the inhaled air. Additionally, according to gender and age, the standard weight for a male baby is 8.52 kilograms, with a deviation not exceeding 0.95 kilograms; height is 69 centimeters, with a deviation not exceeding 2.3 centimeters; head circumference is 43.8 centimeters, with a deviation not exceeding 1.2 centimeters. For a female baby, the standard weight is 8.06 kilograms, with a deviation not exceeding 0.81 kilograms; height is 67.2 centimeters, with a deviation not exceeding 1.6 centimeters; head circumference is 42.8 centimeters, with a deviation not exceeding 1.3 centimeters.