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Infants are prone to stimulation when changing positions or exposed to cigarette smoke. Additionally, improper breastfeeding positions can lead to air in the stomach rising along with a small amount of milk, gastric fluid refluxing into the esophagus, and spilling out.
The risks of spit-up phenomenon:
- Impact on nutrient absorption
- Psychological effects causing fear and refusal to feed
- Gastric fluid reflux leading to esophageal inflammation
- Spitting up makes infants susceptible to aspirating milk into the respiratory tract, causing pneumonia
To mitigate spit-up occurrences, solutions often suggested by experts to mothers include:
- Divide meals into smaller portions
- Create a calm environment during feeding
- Avoid triggers: Cigarette smoke, sudden position changes
However, have you ever wondered why spit-up still occurs frequently even when you feed your baby correctly? In the latest study by Professor Jimi Francis published on the Nutrient Study website, one of the main causes of bloating, gastric discomfort, spit-up, and inadequate feeding during bottle feeding is because the baby has swallowed air bubbles in the milk. This study also indicates that air bubbles in the bottle are factors contributing to decreased levels of Vitamin C, A, and E in milk when the baby bottle-feeds.
