Hi everyone,
I am a first-time mom and my baby boy is 3 weeks old. I have noticed that he spits up a lot after every feeding, sometimes even hours after he has eaten. I am concerned if this is normal or if there is something wrong with him.
He is exclusively breastfed and I make sure to burp him after every feed, but it doesn't seem to make a difference. He also seems to be gaining weight and is generally happy and content between feedings.
Can anyone offer advice on what might be causing this and how I can minimize it? I have heard of things like changing feeding positions or keeping the baby upright for a certain amount of time after feeding, but I'm not sure if these will work.
Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.

Hi there,
When my daughter was born, she would spit up heavily after every feeding. It made me worry a lot, so I spoke to my pediatrician regarding the same. He reassured me that it’s not unusual for babies to spit up after each feed, and it usually subsides by the time they reach six months old. As long as my baby wasn't showing any signs of discomfort, there was nothing to worry about.
To minimize the spitting up, I learned to hold her upright while feeding and maintain that position for about 20 to 30 minutes after the feed, which allowed time for her to digest. I also spoke to a lactation consultant, and she suggested trying different breastfeeding positions.
One more thing that worked for me was waiting for an hour after my baby had eaten before lying her down. I used to use a wedge pillow to keep her head elevated, which helped in digestion and also reduced instances of spit-up.
In conclusion, most babies experience spitting up, and it is usually nothing to worry about. Try feeding in different positions, holding your baby upright, waiting before lying them down, and feed small amounts more frequently. I hope these tips help you and your baby.