Spit up/throw up question

adam+katie · January 2010

LO will eat forever, he can easily empty both breasts (I can pump about 6oz when I am full). After the last few feedings, he has been throwing up a lot, it looks like he is throwing up everything he just ate.

When he does this, should I try to feed him again because he just spat up all of what he ate? Should I try to feed him a little bit less at each feeding? Is this just a normal of feeding? He is feeding every two hours right now.

Thanks!

ScissorTailedFlycatcher · January 2010

Does he show any other signs of discomfort while eating or shortly thereafter? It could actually be reflux. There are many symptoms, and really, you only need 1 of them to be diagnosed.?

I would try feeding him less. Maybe limit the time that you feed him to 20 minutes and if he does throw up, feed him a bit more. (This was what was advised by our pedi)?

anakalia8 · January 2010

Don't have a response...but will be curious as to responses because my daughter is doing the same thing! It's usually only after the left boob because it produces the most milk for some reason. My friend said to try burping in between but not sure that is working either.

JenLHamby · January 2010

Also, if his breath smells like vomit that can be another sign of acid reflux too.

How long does he nurse at one session?

cchill01 · January 2010

That sounds like a lot of milk for 1week old. My DD spits up like that when she's eaten too much. Their stomachs are so tiny at this point.

lizz00344 · January 2010

My DS would do the same thing when he ate too much. 6 oz seems like a ton for a baby that young to eat every 2 hours. DS just started to eat 4oz every 3 hours and he's almost 8 weeks (over 12lbs too).