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What Are The Baby’s Warning Signs?
The baby’s first few months are a time of excitement, but also confusion for parents. The baby’s warning signs are the key to knowing how your baby is doing and what you should do about it. The most common warning sign for newborns is that they refuse to eat or drink. This can be caused by a number of factors, such as teething, allergies, or a reaction to something in their formula. If your baby is refusing food or not gaining weight, it’s important to take them in for a checkup with their doctor. If your newborn has been experiencing any other symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, fever and seizures then seek medical attention immediately.
Newborn warning signs-
- Refusing to eat or drink
- Changes in sleep habits such as sleeping more at night or waking up during the night
- Changes in bowel movements like constipation, diarrhea, or gas
- Fever
- Convulsions or seizures
- Poor weight gain
- Skin changes such as redness, swelling, or rash
- Change in alertness or responsiveness
The future of a new baby is always exciting and the anticipation can be overwhelming. It is important to know that there are subtle signs you should watch out for to prevent premature birth. The 6 Signs:
- Pain in the pelvic area: Pain in the pelvic area may happen when there is a change in hormones, like during pregnancy, or due to a specific condition such as endometriosis. If you have pain symptoms during pregnancy it is important to see your doctor and get evaluated for preeclampsia, which can be life-threatening for both mother and baby if not treated early enough. Some other conditions that could cause pain include uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts and uterine cancer.
- Change in your vaginal discharge: A change in the color or texture of your vaginal discharge may be a sign that you are pregnant or have a vaginal infection, such as bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis. A change in the smell of your vaginal discharge might also indicate yeast infections or cancer.
- Cervical changes that may include increased mucus or bleeding: If you are having problems with your cervix, it is important to visit your doctor because there could be an underlying condition and it can be life-threatening for both the mother and child if not treated early enough. Other possible reasons for cervical changes include perimenopause, menopause, endometriosis and cervical cancer.
- Low or no urine output: It is important to visit your doctor if you have low or no urine output because this could be a sign of preeclampsia, kidney disease and renal failure. If the baby does not get enough nutrients from the mother in the womb, the baby may develop an obstruction which can lead to preeclampsia which is a serious complication that can increase blood pressure and lead to seizures.
- Tiredness or irritability: : If you are experiencing this symptom, it is important to visit your doctor because it could be caused by hormone fluctuations during pregnancy such as the increase in estrogen. That is commonly seen only from week 7 to week 20. As you reach your due date, these signs should be addressed.
- Nausea and vomiting: This symptom is caused by nausea and vomiting due to the increase of hormones throughout pregnancy. It can be a sign that you are further along in your pregnancy, but it could also be a sign that there is an issue with the fetus or placenta.
Conditions that can impact your newborn-
Colic is a condition where your baby has a high-pitched wailing cry that lasts for more than three hours a day, or less than three hours but four or more times in 24 hours. This can be very distressing for both parents and babies.
Colic is often caused by an imbalance of intestinal bacteria. It’s important to give your baby probiotics regularly to help balance their gut bacteria and alleviate the symptoms of colic. The most common symptom of colic is excessive crying, but there are other symptoms as well. Here are some other symptoms: irritability, arching back, refusing to eat, spitting up blood or vomit, fever, diarrhea , and constipation.
The cause of colic is not always clear, but the condition usually settles down around six months of age. Crying will cease on its own without any treatment in about two or three weeks for most babies with mild-to-moderate symptoms. There are many potential causes of colic, but the most common is stomach pain that happens during ingestion and passage of food .
There is no single, conclusive test that can diagnose colic. The diagnosis of colic is made on the basis of the symptoms described above. The treatment for colic typically consists of giving pain medication in certain situations or attempting to soothe a baby with pacifiers and rocking or by holding them close. Some doctors use an infant cry monitor to see if there are any patterns to when the crying occurs. .Some babies might have colic for no apparent reason. Other babies might have a known cause, such as gastroesophageal reflux.
Best Practices for your Newborn Baby to Prevent SIDS or Suffocation-
New parents face a lot of challenges when it comes to feeding their newborn baby. There are a number of things that you should know about how to feed your baby and what you should do in case of SIDS or suffocation. SIDS and suffocation are two very different things.
SIDS is the leading cause of death for babies under one year old. SIDS is a medical term that means “sudden infant death syndrome.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is the leading cause of death for babies between one month and one year old. The condition most often affects infants under six months old.
Suffocation is when a baby stops breathing because their airway gets blocked, typically by a bed, sofa, or when a baby’s nose or mouth gets covered
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies sleep on their backs, with their head slightly elevated to avoid suffocation. Parents should also keep an eye out for signs like turning blue or limpness in order to prevent SIDS or suffocation.
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