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/suÂ·piÂ·naÂ·tion/ (sooâ³pÄ­-naÂ´shun) [L. supinatio ] the act of assuming the supine position, or the state of being supine. Applied to the hand, the act of turning the palm forward (anteriorly) or upward, performed by lateral rotation of the forearm. Applied to the foot, it generally implies movements resulting in raising of the medial margin of the foot, hence of the longitudinal arch.
WHAT TO DO: When you burp your baby, rub upward on his left side (the soft part under his left rib is where his stomach is) using the heel of your palm. If that doesn t work, pick him up with his arms dangling over your shoulder and legs straight down. This gives the air a direct path.