If it's your first time caring for a newborn, how can you tell what's normal and what's not? Here's a quick list of symptoms that may signal a problem in the first couple of days at home. If you spot one, call your doctor right away. If the doctor's office is closed, the answering service should direct you to an advice nurse, the doctor on call, or an urgent care clinic.
And of course, if your baby has any other symptom that worries you, play it safe and make the call.
Dehydration
Signs that your newborn is not getting enough fluids include:
Poop problems
High or low temperature
Breathing problems
Signs of respiratory distress include:
NOTE: If your baby is taking more than 60 breaths per minute or turning blue around the mouth, call 911.
Umbilical cord stump problems
Jaundice
Prolonged crying
Extreme sleepiness
Signs of illness
Poor appetite or suck
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