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Should I Worry If My Baby Vomits Litle Quantity Of Milk After Feed?

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Posted on Sun, 8 Dec 2013
Question: My 6 weeks old son pukes little quantity of milk (curd like consistency) after feed? Is there anything to worry about?
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Answered by Dr. Uma Rajah Ananth (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: this is a common event. Detailed Answer: Hi, This is very common . It s called posseting in medical term. It is due to swallowed air coming up after feeds. Burp the baby after feeds . As far as baby is sleeping well for at least 1- 1 .5 hrs after feeds and passing stools daily ,the feeds are adequate. Good luck Dr uma
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Should I Worry If My Baby Vomits Litle Quantity Of Milk After Feed?

Brief Answer: this is a common event. Detailed Answer: Hi, This is very common . It s called posseting in medical term. It is due to swallowed air coming up after feeds. Burp the baby after feeds . As far as baby is sleeping well for at least 1- 1 .5 hrs after feeds and passing stools daily ,the feeds are adequate. Good luck Dr uma