COMMON PROBLEMS OF NEW BORN

Dear mama; in this chapter you will read about some common problems mothers face with the new baby. Read this chapter carefully-

 

FREQUENCY OF MOTION ;

 

There are large variations in the number of stools babies pass each day; from once in three days to fifteen times a day. Many breastfed newborns may pass stools up to 10 to 12 times a day but they are otherwise healthy, happy and gaining weight. On the other hand babies who are on cow, buffalo or formula milk may be constipated or at least pass less number of stools than breast fed babies. Many breastfeeding mothers whose babies pass frequent stools mistakenly consider this as diarrhea but this is, in fact, a very normal phenomenon and there is no reason to feel alarmed. Many babies pass stools as soon as they have consumed milk. Some mothers think that the milk just consumed has come out in the potty. They are wrong-this is again a very normal phenomenon and is known as gastro colic reflex. Sometimes babies who pass motion frequently and are not cleaned properly develop redness around their anus. Clean the part well with a wet cotton wool each time baby passes potty and it will disappear gradually .Your Pediatrician may write a mild steroid cream.
Although real diarrhea is rarely a problem, it is potentially dangerous in infants. The major concern is rapid fluid loss resulting in dehydration. You must contact a Doctor if your baby has following features :

·  The baby is looking ill

·  Is not gaining weight

·  Is passing scanty urine

·  Has Dry lips & tongue

·  Has gray skin color

·  Has rapid breathing & pulse rate

·  Has sunken eyes or anterior fontanel (the baby’s soft pot) 

·  Stools contain mucous or blood .

 

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Chapters of A-Z Bay Care

1. Prepration for Baby's Arrival
2. Common Problems of the New     Born
3. Danger Signs in the New Born
4. How Frequently Your Baby     Should Go for Check Up
5. Does Your Baby Need Vitamins     & Supplements
6. Where Should Your Baby Sleep
7. How to Ensure Baby's Safe Sleep
8. Burping Your Baby
9. Which Oil, Soap & Shampoo      Should I Use?
10. Baby Massage
11. Baby Bathing
12. Using Nappies
13. Your Baby's Vaccination
14. Growth of Your Baby
15. Introduction of Semi- Solid       Foods
16. Dental Care of YOur Baby
17. FAQ on Baby Care
18. Successful Breast Feeding
19. Expressed Breast Milk
20. Using A Breast Pump
21. When Giving Breast Milk is Not       Possible
22. How to Make YOur Home       Safe for Babies
23. Is Your Older Child Jealous of       Baby?  
24. Developmental Milestones