👶 General symptoms of newborns
General symptoms and problems in newborns (0-3 months)
Symptoms
Jaundice in Newborns
Jaundice in Newborns: A Complete Guide for Parents The appearance of a yellowish tint to the skin and the whites of the eyes in a newborn is a phenomenon that can greatly frighten …
Excessive crying in newborns
Excessive crying in newborns: The language you need to understand Crying is the only way your newborn can communicate with the world. It is his language, through which he signals h…
Feeding difficulties in newborns
Feeding difficulties in newborns: Finding solutions The process of establishing feeding, whether breast or bottle, is rarely perfect from day one. It is a skill that both mother an…
Weight loss in newborns
Weight loss in newborns: When is it normal and when is it not? The first weighing after birth, and then another a few days later, shows a lower number on the scale. For many parent…
Dehydration in Newborns
Dehydration in Newborns: Signs You Must Not Ignore A newborn's body is highly sensitive to water balance. Due to low weight and rapid metabolism, dehydration in infants can develop…
Problems with temperature regulation in newborns
Problems with thermoregulation in newborns The ability to maintain a stable body temperature is a vital skill that is not yet fully developed in newborns. Their thermoregulatory sy…
Breathing problems in newborns
Breathing problems in newborns: Normal and "red flags" A newborn's breathing is what causes the most anxiety for parents. It may seem irregular, noisy, sometimes with pauses. In mo…
Cyanosis in newborns
Cyanosis (skin bluing) in newborns Skin bluing, or cyanosis, is a symptom that always causes serious concern among parents. It occurs when there is insufficient oxygen in the blood…
Lethargy in newborns
Lethargy in newborns: When sleepiness is a warning sign Newborns sleep a lot, up to 18 hours a day, and this is completely normal. However, there is a condition that can be confuse…
Irritability in newborns
Irritability in newborns: When crying is more than just crying All newborns cry—it’s their primary way of communicating. However, sometimes parents encounter a situation where the …
Weak muscle tone in newborns
Weak muscle tone (hypotonia) in newborns Muscle tone is the degree of muscle tension at rest. In a healthy newborn, flexor muscles predominate over extensors, so the baby lies in t…