Why does my baby cry when breastfeeding?

Babies generally do not cry when they are breastfeeding. When they cry, it is usually because they are hungry. We can relieve the baby's crying by feeding the baby with breast milk, but it is not normal for the baby to cry while breastfeeding. It may be because the milk is secreted too quickly and the baby chokes, or it may be because the milk is secreted too slowly, etc. In addition, the baby's feeding posture will also affect the baby's crying.

1. Why does the baby cry when breastfeeding?

1. Lactation is too fast

The pregnant mother found that the baby was spitting up milk and started coughing before crying. Then the mother should carefully check whether the milk secretion is too fast. If you find this to be the cause, you should lie down and feed your baby on top of you. Mothers should ensure that the baby can breathe smoothly while breastfeeding. After the baby's condition stabilizes, the mother can try to slowly sit up to feed him.

2. Slow lactation

Babies are used to drinking milk from bottles with a faster flow rate, but if the milk is sucked slowly, the baby will be very unhappy. Mothers can switch to the other breast appropriately to ensure that the baby can suck milk faster, so that the baby will not cry if he feels the flow rate is faster.

2. The correct way to breastfeed

1. The mother should touch the baby's lips and let the baby open his mouth.

2. After the baby's mouth opens, hold the baby to your chest with his mouth on the nipple and areola, and the baby's abdomen facing your abdomen.

3. After the baby starts sucking hard, you should gently pull the baby's mouth outward about 5mm. The purpose is to straighten the mammary duct and facilitate smooth breastfeeding.

The above is some basic knowledge about baby feeding. As long as the mother controls the feeding speed, there will be no problem. If it doesn't work, you should go to the hospital. The baby may be sick, such as gastroenteritis or oral ulcers. The posture is also correct to prevent the baby from choking on milk. Be sure to burp the baby after feeding.