Dear mom; you should be aware of the
danger signs which require immediate medical attention. If you notice
any of the following signs in your newborn you must contact your
pediatrician immediately.
Undue lethargy, excessive crying,
refusal to take feeds, frothing or drooling from mouth, choking at
feeds, respiratory difficulty, convulsions, excessive vomiting
especially blood or bile stained (green colored), pus collection
anywhere in the body, umbilicus (navel) infection, skin infection,
bluish discoloration of the lips and tongue, jaundice appearing within
first 24-hours of life, failure to pass motion within 24-hours of birth
and urine within 36 hours, high fever etc.
Hope you will never have occasion to
rush to a doctor for any of these.
