My 4 month old is spitting up curddled milk after he nurses.?

Question

I just asked this question but most everyone that replied thought I was talking about formula and I DO NOT FEED MY BABY formula. Breast milk only. He started doing this a few weeks ago. It stops and comes back and no, it is not hot in my home. It stays really cool. Also, I do give him Mylicon every now and then. It seems to help temporarily. He does eat a lot. Could that be a problem. Also, he has a well baby check up in a week and a half, can't do it any sooner because I am moving. Can it wait till then?

Answer 1

As long as he is doing well, it is *not* necessarily a sign of a problem. If he seems comfortable, even when spitting up, don't worry about it.

You could try eliminating all dairy products from your diet to see if it helps. It can take up to 2 weeks to see even a slight difference if a dairy allergy is the cause of the spitting. Be sure to read package labels carefully; whey, casein, and any ingredient with a "lact" in it are usually diary products.

Your doctor may tell you that the baby has reflux. It's the new, popular medical condition du jour. It basically means that the valve at the entrance to the baby's stomach hasn't matured to its adult state yet. It is *normal* for babies to not be mature!! Unless it is causing the baby pain or damage in some way, do not treat it...it's not worth the risks of using powerful drugs or giving foods that could permanently harm your baby just to save a little bit on laundry detergent!!

Do *not* give water. It won't help, and it could hurt your baby. It may make him less hungry for the nutrition he really needs. And even water will change hte environment in his digestive tract to allow bacteria to penetrate. It is never needed, and could harm him.

You do *not* have to worry about "foods that give you gas". You may have noticed that the path that *your* gas takes is *not* out through the breast!! If baby is reacting to anything, it is *not* your milk per se--it is physically impossible for a baby to be allergic to human milk--and it is almost *never* vegetables. Milk from other species (and their dairy products) is *by far* the most common allergen in young babies.

Answer 2

Well, it is possible that he is over eating,and breast milk is very rich, really puts the weight on a baby. Do you give him water in between feedings. a lot of parents don't and babies need water as well. Also, could he be drinking anything like juice or even water right before feeding times, his belly would get bloated to much liquid and cause him to spit up.

Answer 3

Maybe your doc has an advice nurse that you can call tomorrow. Our daughter seemed to have a similar problem because she was being overfed. The milk wasn't actually curdled but the the digestive acids caused the milk proteins to lump together. As long as your son is acting normal (not showing any signs of discomfort or lethargy) and peeing and pooping o.k. then try to relax until you can call the advice nurse.

Answer 4

Could be reflux. My boy spits up liquid milk after a feed but used to spit curdled milk about an hour after feeding (sometimes in bed). We found holding him upright for 10 - 20 minutes after a feed and elevating the head end of his mattress about 30 degrees made a huge difference. He still spits a bit after a feed but not those curdled spits anymore.

Answer 5

babies either spit up breast milk because of too much feeding or because you had something that was disagreeable and gave him gas via the breast milk.
id try more frequent feedings for shorter durations, This way, baby can have time to digest the smaller amounts and still feel satisfied with the more frequent feedings.

Check your diet. lots of greens and other foods can give you gas that you pass on to baby. Spicy foods can do it too.
good luck

Answer 6

it could be that something you're eating is making your breastmilk taste funny to him and he's spitting up. It looks curdled because it has gone down, up and plus it is his body temperature.

I've had four kids and have had that happen while nursing. I nursed all of my children. (I have twin girls that'll be 4 in December, a son who'll be 5 in Nov. plus a 13-year-old.) Don't worry. It's normal.

Answer 7

I would go ahead and go to a doctor. Or at least call a nursein your doctor's office or someone who may be "on call" with your insurance plan.

If he is not getting enough milk, he could be slowly dehydrating. But if it is serious, 1.5 weeks is way too long.

Here is a Q&A resource...the professional does agree that a doctor visit is the first step then offers some other suggestions.
http://www.breastfeeding.com/helpme/helpme_asklc_ans27.html

http://www.parenthood.com/articles.html?article_id=1227&printable=true

Answer 8

More information is needed. If it is just small amounts of the milk, it is normal. In case you don't believe me, read this:
http://www.healthtouch.com/bin/EContent_HT/cnoteShowLfts.asp?fname=00345&title=BOTTLE+FEEDING+YOUR+BABY+&cid=HTHLTH

Now, if the baby is bringing up the entire feeding and it is curdled, please check his temperature. Babies can upchuck curdled milk when running a fever.

If no fever and the baby seems happy and healthy, see your pediatrician for a check up to rule out other problems Please feel free to email me for any questions...just click on my avatar.

Answer 9

if the baby cant keep anything down it wont wait that long it will dehydrate in another day, get to the doctor, it can be anything and most of it wont be good

Answer 10

maybe he dosent like your breast milk anymore. it's just a idea