The baby seems to be out of breath when feeding

For new mothers, taking care of a baby and breastfeeding the baby can feel a bit hectic. The important things for a newborn baby are sleeping and feeding. Only when the baby sleeps well and eats well can he grow well. Many mothers will find that their babies seem to be out of breath when feeding. When this happens, the mothers will be particularly worried whether there is a problem with the baby.

What should I do if my baby can't breathe while feeding?

1. The baby is too young and has not developed well yet, so don't be too hasty when feeding.

It is recommended to control the milk flow when breastfeeding, and hold the baby upright and pat his back gently if he chokes. Slow down and continue feeding.

2. Pay attention to the baby's feeding posture.

Stand up a little, hold the baby upright, put his head on the adult's shoulder, and then pat the baby's back with one hand. If the baby spits up milk, turn his head to one side in time to prevent the milk from choking into the throat!

3. Change your child’s pacifier to a smaller one to control the amount of milk.

In daily life, it is recommended to drink more water. Let the child live in a smoke-free environment. After all, stimulation from the outside world can also cause allergic problems in the baby's pharynx and trachea, which can cause choking or shortness of breath. In addition, it is necessary to keep the indoor air circulating and avoid stimulation from gas, dust and smoke; pay attention to keeping the baby warm.

4. Gradually understand your baby’s needs and pay attention to every little detail of your baby.

Parents must observe carefully, discover any abnormal conditions in their baby in time, and when problems arise, find the causes in time and take early action. I hope all babies can grow up healthy and happy.

The reason why babies seem to be out of breath when feeding

1. Let’s briefly understand why babies can’t breathe when feeding. The nasal cavity is the baby’s breathing channel. If a baby can’t breathe when feeding, it may be because of nasal congestion, resulting in poor ventilation.

For example, a baby has a runny nose due to a cold, and the sides of his nose are slightly red, accompanied by fever. Acute sinusitis causes nasal congestion, swelling, increased secretions, and blockage of the sinus opening, causing difficulty in breathing for the baby. Nasal crust obstruction, nasal crust adheres to the outer opening of the nasal cavity, blocking the narrow nasal passage. Secondly, if the mother’s breastfeeding posture is incorrect and the mother is not paying attention, the breast will block the baby’s nostrils, which will also cause the baby to have difficulty breathing while feeding.

2. If your baby has difficulty breathing while feeding, you should analyze the cause in time and prescribe the right medicine.

The solution to the problem of baby having difficulty breathing when feeding is to analyze the cause of the baby's difficulty breathing. If you have a runny nose due to a cold or acute sinusitis, you need timely treatment. If the symptoms are severe, seek medical help immediately. If the baby's nose is blocked by nasal crust, the mother should clear the nasal secretions for the baby in time. When clearing, do not pick the baby's nose with your hands, as this can easily damage the baby's nasal mucosa. Mothers must observe carefully and find out the reason.

Feeding skills that mothers need to master

1. During the breastfeeding process, the mother should be relaxed, comfortable and at ease, and the baby should be stable and calm.

Mommy sits on a low stool or on the edge of the bed. If the position is higher, she can put one foot on a footrest, or lean her torso on a chair, and put a bedding on her knees to lift the baby; put the baby on her legs, with his head resting on mommy's arm, and mommy supports his back and buttocks with her arms, so that the little face and chest are facing towards mommy, with the chin close to the breast; mommy holds up the breast with her palm, first uses the nipple to stimulate the skin around the baby's mouth, and when the baby opens his mouth, takes the opportunity to put the nipple and areola into the baby's mouth together.

2. Let the baby fully cover most of the nipple and areola.

This point is extremely important, otherwise it is impossible to produce milk by just holding the breast and sucking, and the baby will suck the nipple hard to produce milk, the mother will feel bursts of excruciating pain, and the nipple is easily broken by the baby. If milk sores are caused, breastfeeding will be difficult to carry out; the mother should press the breast with her fingers while feeding to make it easier for the baby to suck without blocking his nose.