Newborns should not be breastfed when they have hiccups, as this may cause choking.
Hiccups in newborns are mainly due to irritation of the phrenic nerve causing spasm of the diaphragm, and breastfeeding should not be done at this time. Because breastfeeding when hiccups may cause the breast milk in the esophagus to reflux into the pharynx, choking into the trachea, causing the newborn to choke, or even suffocate, which will jeopardize the life and health of the newborn.
When the newborn hiccups, you can put the baby upright, let the baby lying on the mother’s shoulders, gently pat the back to give the baby hiccups, slowly hiccups will disappear, hiccups can be fed after the disappearance. In addition, breastfeeding, pay attention to the speed is not too fast, to prevent the baby inhaled too much gas.
In short, when the newborn hiccups, is not allowed to breastfeed, it is recommended that the hiccups stop before breastfeeding. If severe choking or difficulty in breathing occurs, consult a doctor immediately.