Question
My 7-day-old baby’s mother’s nipple is broken, and after feeding today (the broken one), the baby vomited pink milk. What’s going on? Is it serious? This has never happened before. Previous treatment and effects: None. Desired assistance: What’s going on? Is it serious?
Answer
Vomiting in babies is a common occurrence, often due to the baby’s stomach being in a horizontal position, with a small capacity and a wide esophageal sphincter that doesn’t close effectively. The pylorus, which connects to the small intestine, is tight, and when babies feed, they often suck in air, causing milk to flow back into the mouth and lead to vomiting. Guidance: Try to hold the baby while feeding so that the baby’s body is in a 45-degree downward position. This allows the milk in the stomach to naturally flow into the small intestine, reducing the chance of vomiting compared to lying down to feed.