Question
I heard that a newborn has been diagnosed with sepsis. Does neonatal sepsis affect appetite?
Answer
If neonatal sepsis is not treated promptly and thoroughly, it can indeed affect appetite. Additionally, this condition may have adverse effects on intellectual development. To prevent neonatal sepsis, it is recommended that pregnant women try to avoid public places during pregnancy to reduce the risk of infection. Newborns, due to their weaker resistance and delicate skin, are more susceptible to injury. In the first few days after birth, the unhealed umbilical cord is one of the pathways for bacteria to enter the bloodstream. At the same time, if the pregnant woman herself has a bacterial infection, it may be transmitted to the fetus through the bloodstream.