Your newborn will give you warning signs if he has any discomfort. We give you the tools so that you learn to recognize them and consult as soon as possible so as not to delay the diagnosis.
Parents tend to worry about any problem that our son presents. More if you are a newcomer. The ideal is to identify when the baby is sick to go to the pediatrician at the right times. That is, to be alarmed by necessary signs.
Keep in mind that these symptoms may vary depending on the age of the child. So here are some ideas of what you should pay attention to.
Care for neonates
According to Robert L. Stavis, in his article “Introduction to the general problems of the newborn”, it is preferable to classify the disorders of this period according to the gestational age at which the baby was born. It is more likely to suffer from any condition those born before 37 weeks, considered premature.
The causes of conditions in newborns, in general, are usually derived from health problems of the mother during pregnancy. These pathologies can be preeclampsia, lupus, asthma, hypertension associated with pregnancy and gestational diabetes.
What are the most common diseases in neonates?
There are more common illnesses among newborns. Among them, you can be aware of abdominal distention, respiratory distress, jaundice (yellowing of skin and mucous membranes), any type of injury during childbirth, lethargy and numbness and blue baby syndrome (blue color due to lack of oxygen).
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