There is no such thing as the most effective way to deal with hiccups in newborns. Hiccups in newborns are usually caused by sudden exposure to cold, improper breastfeeding and other factors, which can be stopped by feeding a few mouthfuls of lukewarm water, gently massaging and stimulating the soles of the feet.
1. Sudden cold: in the case of newborns suddenly cold, can make the diaphragm spasm contraction, hiccups symptoms. Generally, you can increase clothing, feed a few mouthfuls of warm water to relieve hiccups, and also stimulate the soles of the feet, make the newborn cry to avoid the diaphragm contraction for a long time, so that the hiccups will stop.
2. Improper breastfeeding: In the case of incorrect breastfeeding posture, the newborn inhaled more air, it will be easy to hiccups, you can gently pat the newborn’s back to speed up the speed of the gas out of the body, to alleviate the symptoms of hiccups. In the case of overfeeding, newborns are also prone to hiccups, usually through gentle massage of the abdomen to relieve the symptoms of hiccups in newborns.
If the newborn hiccups for a long time does not relieve, need to be vigilant about the possibility of pathological causes, such as gastroesophageal reflux, neurological anomalies, phrenic nerve compression, etc., need to consult a doctor to clarify the diagnosis, and comply with the doctor’s instructions for targeted treatment, so as not to miss the opportunity for treatment.