At night after a feeding, and even sometimes during the day my 4 month old wakes up unable to breathe! I pick her up and milk starts spouting out of her nose and mouth and only then is she able to breathe.
At first I thought it was gas, and I have switched her formula. She is even breastfed as well.
Anyone have any ideas as to what this could be? I'm scared to death. I have to keep her sleeping in my bed and not her crib because she could easily asphixiate during sleep.
2006-06-13 08:21:01 · 19 answers · asked by VincyWife 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
sounds like you need to see your pediatrician right away, it sounds like your child may have GERD a.k.a. reflux, where the sphincter between the esophagus and stomach is not staying closed, and stomach contents "reflux" back up into the esophagus and can cause vomiting and yes, your child then can gag and cough and get the formula/breast milk into her lungs, causing asphyxiation or aspiration pneumonia.
Until you see your doctor, (and even after) you can do a few things to help decrease the refluxing.. Make sure you feed your child upright, NEVER prop the bottle or feed your baby lying down. Continue to hold your child upright for AT LEAST 30 minutes after each feeding (difficult at night, I know). Be sure to burp her more frequently during feedings (every 1/2 to 1 oz). You can also place a pillow, or a wedge pillow under the head of your child's mattress to keep her head up some during sleep, and place her on her side to sleep so that if she does vomit while asleep, she is less likely to aspirate it.
If you can't get into the doctor's office in the next couple of days, please go to an ER, a children's ER if you can. If it seems to you like she is about to choke during these episodes, it warrants an exam right away by your doctor or any doctor if yours is not available.
2006-06-13 08:36:43 · answer #1 · answered by revmissus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be sleep apnea. I work in a hospital that deals with the neck, throat and above areas. I also hear that chiropractors deal with these problems often too. Have him see a throat specialist if possible. Good luck.
2006-06-13 15:27:37 · answer #2 · answered by ENICE 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
had the same prob w my now 4 month old.i even had to call 911 once.scared me to death.i know what ur feeling.TRUST ME.they can never find anything wrong w him and always give me a clean bill of health.the ped switched him to NUTRAMIGEN and the prob is gone.try it but first ask ur ped first.good luck.when was she born?e mail me if ya wanne talk some more.
2006-06-13 16:03:20 · answer #3 · answered by georgemi74 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take her to a pediatrician. Diagnosing a patient over the internet is like trying to try on shoes over the internet. If you love your baby (and it appears by this post that you do), get her to a doctor to see what they can do.
2006-06-13 15:44:50 · answer #4 · answered by Paul H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately ask the DR. first, but sounds like acid reflux or lactose intolerance. Try a lactose free formula.
2006-06-13 15:25:36 · answer #5 · answered by Roly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like you arnt burping her well enough or laying her down too quickly after each feeding... she MAY have esophageal reflux.. whereas she is regurgitating her food due to poor stomach sphincter control... you are right to be concerned make sure she has a few good burps and lay her on her side when putting her down in case she does spit up NOT on her back, or on her stomach.
2006-06-13 15:26:08 · answer #6 · answered by bahlee100 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is reflux.
Take him to the pediatrician as soon as possible for treatment.
Always ask first the pediatrician before you try something new o different on your little baby.
2006-06-13 15:34:42 · answer #7 · answered by ilikesew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor. While it is safer to have your baby in your bed for many reasons (it reduces the risk of SIDS, for instance), she still should be breathing even if you don't pick her up!!
2006-06-13 16:44:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would be good to ask the doctors about any ideas.....take care of your little one she is your biggest treasure...try burping her good befor laying her down after each feeding...burping once it not always good enough sometimes they have to burp more....lay her on her side never on her stomach..also be careful to not overfeed her....and see a doctor...my daughter had this problems once in a while....changing bottles helped me....i bought the once which permit less air intake..
2006-06-13 16:31:40 · answer #9 · answered by gela 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like reflux try propping the crib mattress up and see the dr
2006-06-13 15:28:29 · answer #10 · answered by martha c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋