Rumination might be troubling to parents, but some simple breathing exercises can help. Rumination is when your child spits up food without thinking about it. It can cause children to spit up chewed food, chew it again, swallow it again or spit it out completely.
Diaphragmatic breathing for rumination syndrome can help. Your child should do these special breathing exercises 10 times a day for 10 minutes, before and after each meal and snack. Over time, diaphragmatic breathing can help reduce rumination symptoms.
This video will demonstrate a good eating position and explain how to perform diaphragmatic breathing for rumination syndrome. We’ll also offer tips on what to do if you have trouble practicing diaphragmatic breathing, such as taking breaks or using a pillow ramp.
The licensed specialists in the Physical Therapy Program at Children’s Hospital Colorado can help you and your child learn and practice diaphragmatic breathing.
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