The 7 Most Common Problems In Newborns

There are common problems in newborns. We will elaborate on seven of them in this article.

All parents hope that their children will be born healthy and well. Even though  they come into the world without diseases, they can suddenly have certain complications. 

Because they are so small, complications can be bothersome and sometimes life-threatening.

There are many complications that can interfere with a newborn’s health and lead to serious illnesses. Sometimes complications may require medical treatment and in the case of these, it is important to monitor abnormalities.

7 common problems in newborns

Jaundice

Jaundice is a very common disease in newborns. It is estimated that it occurs in almost 70% of newborns. It can take up to 10 days to heal.

Jaundice is usually seen in the first 3 days of a child’s life. It happens at high levels of bilirubin in the blood and the most obvious symptom is that the skin turns yellow.

Jaundice can already occur within the first 24 hours after birth. It requires no treatments and  in most cases heals within 7 days.

Fever

This can be a serious problem as a high fever can have dangerous consequences for a newborn. A high fever can also be a symptom of a major problem.

But it is common for newborns to have temperature rises due to the change of environment. 

In these cases, the baby continues to eat and stay healthy. It is important to keep them hydrated –  This condition usually resolves itself without medical intervention. 

Sleep changes

The sleep cycles in newborns are quite regular; they spend most of the day with their eyes closed. They fall asleep easily after eating and remain calm.

It is common for them to have difficulty falling asleep at night. They are more active and fresh when their parents want to sleep.

This is perfectly normal. When  the newborn was still in their mother’s womb, that’s how they got the time to go. 

During the day, the mother moves around and it moves on the amniotic fluid, which causes them to sleep. When the mother is quiet, the baby wakes up.

Therefore,  in the first days of life, they still have the same schedule.

It usually takes at least four weeks for newborns to get used to being awake during the day and sleeping at night.

Vomiting

This may scare away first-time mothers,  but it is actually quite normal in babies. Almost all babies vomit some milk after eating. This is due to the fact that when they suck, air enters. When the same air has to come out, food comes with it.

To prevent this,  it is important for you to get your baby to expel gases after feeding them. Vomiting is not only caused by air, it can also be a sign of other discomfort or colic.

Difficulty urinating

There is cause for concern if a baby has not urinated 48 hours after birth. We usually notice when the baby urinates as it cries due to the humidity.

It is normal for them to urinate up to 10 times a day.

If the baby has a narrow flow or does not produce urine, it may be a sign of bladder or kidney complications.

Inconsolable cry

It is normal for babies to cry a lot when they have to adapt to the new world. Minor discomfort is all it takes to annoy them. Let us not forget that crying is also their only form of communication.

The newborns will cry when they are hungry, sleepy or to say that their diaper needs to be changed. All this is normal.

However, if the baby cries completely uncontrollably with cries,  we should suspect an infection or difficulty urinating or breathing. Contact your doctor for peace of mind.

Irregular bowel movements

First-time parents are concerned about the color, texture, regularity and everything else they see in their newborn’s feces. It is normal for them to have black or green stools for the first 3 days of life. 

It is also normal that the texture is slimy  and that they may have stools up to 8 times a day. You need to pay special attention to making sure the baby is not constipated. Hard stools and constipation can cause pain and greater trauma.

On the other hand,  it is also not normal for them to have diarrhea all the time  if their diet is based solely on breastfeeding.