Question
The baby boy has a jaundice level of over 100, and he was just discharged today. He feels occasional twitching, and his movements in the abdomen and chest are more pronounced when breathing than before. His crying sounds aren’t as loud, and he isn’t as active as he used to be. There were no twitching or breathing issues before admission. The doctor said all the indicators were normal during the hospital stay. Are these symptoms normal for a baby at this stage?
Answer
If there were any issues, the doctor wouldn’t have discharged the baby. Babies have many expressions that are different from adults, such as breathing faster than adults and using abdominal breathing. It is recommended that you take good care of the baby, pay close attention to their feeding, and monitor their weight gain. The symptoms you mentioned are not indicative of illness. Babies have underdeveloped systems and many expressions that differ from adults.