Question

For the past half month since birth, starting from the 5th day, a newborn has been experiencing symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, digestive discomfort, stools with milk residue, and hiccups. In addition, the baby’s breathing sounds heavy while breastfeeding. Is this normal?

Answer

Considering the discomfort caused by digestive discomfort, if the baby is breastfed, it is recommended that the mother pay attention to her diet and avoid eating excessive amounts of fatty, cold, spicy, or irritating foods. Under the guidance of a doctor, it can be considered to administer bifidobacteria or probiotics to regulate the intestinal flora and pay attention to preventing the baby from catching a cold. The baby’s clothing should be adjusted appropriately and regular health checks should be conducted to observe their development.