Question
Why does a baby under one month old sometimes feel nauseous while breastfeeding? Are there any ways to prevent nausea? Thank you.
Answer
There are several possible causes for a baby’s dry heaves, such as throat inflammation, eating too fast, abnormal digestive function, and functional defects in the lower esophageal sphincter. It is recommended to observe the baby’s mood, milk intake, complementary feeding amount, and stool condition. If everything is normal, there is no need to be overly concerned. Suggestions include giving the baby warm water, providing light and easy-to-digest complementary foods, ensuring the nipple is filled with milk during breastfeeding, avoiding the baby from inhaling too much air, eating small meals more frequently, and reducing the baby’s exposure to cold and hot stimuli to improve the dry heaves.