Question
My newborn just had a bottle of formula and has been vomiting several times since, with the formula coming right back up. The doctor listened for a while and said it’s fine, but if it continues to vomit, they will need to wash their stomach and be hospitalized. What’s going on?
Answer
Based on your description, this could be a newborn swallowing syndrome, which usually resolves within one or two days. It is recommended that if the infant continues to vomit severely or for a prolonged period, they should go to the hospital for a check-up as they may require gastric lavage treatment.