Question

After a long wait outside the delivery room, I finally got the news that my partner has given birth to a baby. However, the doctor at the hospital told us that the baby has neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, which instantly scared us family members half to death. We are very worried about the newborn’s safety. I would like to ask how to prevent neonatal respiratory distress syndrome?

Answer

Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, also known as neonatal hyaline membrane disease, refers to the appearance of progressive respiratory difficulties, problems, and respiratory failure shortly after birth. It is mainly caused by a lack of pulmonary surfactant, leading to progressive atelectasis of the alveoli. Symptoms include progressive respiratory difficulties, problems, grunting, cyanosis, and three Depression signs of inhalation within 4 to 12 hours after birth. Severe cases may lead to respiratory failure. The following measures are suggested to prevent neonatal respiratory distress syndrome:

  1. Pay attention to prenatal health care: Pregnant women should maintain good diet and rest during pregnancy and avoid contact with harmful substances such as tobacco and alcohol.
  2. Timely prenatal examinations: Regularly visit the hospital for prenatal checks to ensure the normal growth and development of the fetus.
  3. Learn and master correct breastfeeding techniques in advance: Mothers should learn and master correct breastfeeding techniques in advance to ensure that the baby receives adequate nutrition and antibodies.
  4. Avoid infections: Pay attention to maintaining environmental hygiene and avoid the baby’s contact with items and places that may lead to infection.
  5. Regular and adequate exercise: Moderate exercise can promote the normal growth and development of the fetus and improve the fetus’s resistance. Please note that the above are general suggestions only, and specific preventive measures should be determined according to the doctor’s guidance and individual circumstances. If you have any other questions or need further consultation, please consult a professional doctor.