baby spitting up need help?

Question

My baby spits up and sometimes it comes out of her nose she is going on 3 weeks old and is breastfed, any clue why this happens and if its bad?

Answer 1

This sounds exactly like my first. And usually no it is not bad.

It was so scary the first time. I spoke with his doctor and he was 'diagnosed' with projectile vomiting (which can be hereditary - he got it from me!). This was something he did out grow. DO speak with her doctor to verify that this is what she has.

What he had was a weak valve on the top of the stomach and the milk would just come back up. And yes, this is technically reflux, but medication was not a requirement. Our doctor gave us 3 options.
1. Try feeding him less more often
2. Put him on reflux medication
3. Surgery

Our doctor is very up front and blunt and that is how we like him. My son was a chow hound and could be at the breast for an hour! He did not like it too much, but we did limit his feedings to about 20-25 min and then fed him more often. Also for 15-30 min after feeding him we kept him upright, holding or sitting. This helped EMENSLY. As he spit less, and fed more we started adding time to his feedings. I can't remember for sure, but I think around 9mo-1yr he was pretty much over it.

Take care - you'll both do great!

Answer 2

I know exactly what you mean....there are many reasons for why she may be spitting up. Over full, gas bubbles, short gag reflex, maternal smoking, food allergy....yes, even breastfed babies can develop a food allergy. My doc says make note of what you have eaten on days when baby vomits and see if you can figure out if it may be something that YOU ate.
A little spit up is normal, but obvious vomitting should be discussed with her pediatrician.
As far as it coming out of her nose....don't worry. She is too young to figure out how to control it. Like when adults laugh with a mouth full of fluid and it comes out of their nose...same thing. your sinuses are linked to your throat and when stuff comes up, we have a way of controlling where it comes out. Babies do not have that control yet. Just keep a bulb syringe handy to help her get out the remaining fluid so she can breathe easier.
I know, it is an awful thing to watch isn't it?! They look so confused and pathetic afterwards!
My daughter is now 6 weeks old and we have the same problem. I lowered my intake of any kind of caffeine and soda and it seems to have
helped. My doctor also said that if there is a food allergy, it may be hard to determine, but as long as she is eating and gaining weight steadily then there probably is nothing to worry about. If you are a smoker..I did read that if the mother smokes cigarrettes that if it is fewer than 20 per day, there is no affect on the baby, but that they tend to be fussier and vomit occasionally. (I don't know if you smoke, but I read about it just recently and thought I'd throw it in there)
Again, if you are concerned, consult with your pediatrician.
Good luck and congrats!

Answer 3

All perfectly normal a little gross but normal. When a baby spits up she doesnt have any gag reflex some it just whooshes up there and out the nose sometimes. Try sitting her up for a minute or two before burping that might help get the air up to the top and less spit up.

Answer 4

My daughter had that problem and the doctors simply told me she would grow out of it which i found very frustrating. They also said that it wouldn't cause any permanent damage that it is mostly just a mess to clean up. My advice would be if she is still having the problem when you give her formula make sure that it is not very thick at all because she could choke on it and let me tell you that is scary! and FYI mylacon or gas drops don't help they just make her burp once instead of a lot of times and that just made things worse for us.

Also completely off topic but if you give your baby water make sure you don't give very much I gave my daughter to much water because she wouldn't spit up as bad and she seemed to like it and it caused her to have seizures - she quit breathing for a long time and could of had brain damage or seizures for life but luckily they think we are in the clear

Answer 5

if it is projectile vomiting then the baby may have reflux, two out of three of mine had that. just make sure you have the babys head elevated enough when its nurseing and speak to your dr about it also

mylicon drops are perfectly safe for any age of baby but thats for gas not reflux

Answer 6

My son did the same thing alot. Probaly if it is coming out of his nose he may be vomiting. Otherwise it is probaly normal acording to my dr anyway. Your baby may also be lactose intolerant which is possible. Ask your dr.

Answer 7

It sounds to me like she has Acid Reflux. Give her a couple drops of mylacon drops before she eats or right after.

Answer 8

It's but natural as she could be already full. Try to carry her with her chest on your shoulder and try to make her burp. That will remove the air from her tummy which will allow the milk in.

Answer 9

Please take her to the hospital and get her checked.It is not unusual for a cinfant to spit up sometimes ibut if this is happening too often there is something wrong... go with your instints, dont let someone tell you different,

Answer 10

It sounds to me like she has Acid Reflux