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Transient tachypnea of the newborn is a respiratory problem that can be seen in the newborn shortly after delivery. It is caused by retained fetal lung fluid due to impaired clearance mechanisms. [1] It is the most common cause of respiratory distress in term neonates.
Infant crying is the vocalizations of infants as a response to an internal or external stimulus.Infants cry as a form of basic instinctive communication. [2] Essentially, newborns are transitioning from life in the womb to the external environment. [3]
Within the first hour of life, blood glucose will typically reach its lowest point and then stabilize within 2 to 4 hours, hence breastfeeding is promoted immediately. In cases where feeding is delayed, the neonate can use lactate, free-fatty acids, and ketone bodies. Manifestations: Normal blood glucose levels range from 40 to 50 mg/dl. [1]
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If the baby's condition worsens, an endotracheal tube (breathing tube) is inserted into the trachea and intermittent breaths are given by a mechanical device. An exogenous preparation of pulmonary surfactant , either synthetic or extracted from animal lungs, is given through the breathing tube into the lungs.
Breastfeeding difficulties refers to problems that arise from breastfeeding, the feeding of an infant or young child with milk from a woman's breasts.Although babies have a sucking reflex that enables them to suck and swallow milk, and human breast milk is usually the best source of nourishment for human infants, [1] there are circumstances under which breastfeeding can be problematic, or even ...
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In some cases, this may present as cyanosis while the baby is feeding, because the oral air passages are blocked by the tongue, further restricting the airway. [2] Cyanosis may improve when the baby cries, as the oral airway is used. [1] These babies may require airway resuscitation soon after birth.