spitup?

[Molly Ging]

Is spitup ever bad in an ebf infant? Is there anything that spitup can lead
to or that you need to watch for?

My DS spitsup most every feeding and for the most part I'm do worry... I
know that babies spit up. But

[Naomi Pardue]

>Is spitup ever bad in an ebf infant? Is there anything that spitup can lead
>to or that you need to watch for?
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>My DS spitsup most every feeding and for the most part I'm do worry... I
>know that babies spit up. But

Does he seem uncomfortable?
Is the spit-up forceful? (Like vomiting, rather than just sort of oozing out?)

Usually spitting up IS normal, and you can try things like burping him well
during and after feeding, keeping him upright, not jostling him too much. But
if he seems uncomfortable, or is actually vomiting, or is spitting up so much
that its affecting his weight gain (and remember that spit up almost always
looks like a lot more than it is), it could be a medical problem you'll want to
check with the doctor. (Reflux, for example.)

If you're really worried, or he has any of the symptoms mentioned, call the doc
this week. If not, just mention it at his next regular visit.


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Naomi
CAPPA Certified Lactation Educator

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[KC]

"Beth" > wrote in message >...

> BF babies do spit up plenty . . . it's just not a disgusting, rotten,
> obnoxious smell ;-)
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> Beth

my bf baby has only spit up 3 times, all very ealy on. i don't burp
her either. i guess she just has good digestion.

kc