Question
My baby got pneumonia a few days after birth and has just been discharged. How should I care for a newborn after pneumonia?
Answer
When newborns are discharged from the hospital, it is necessary to get a detailed understanding of their condition during their hospital stay, regardless of whether it was good or bad. This includes not only the disease treatment and recovery process but also the baby’s milk intake. How many times a day did you feed your baby milk at the hospital, how much each time, how long for each feeding, whether medication is needed after discharge, and if follow-up appointments are required. When dressing the baby, make sure not to interfere with their breathing. When the baby is calm, they can lie down, but they must frequently change positions to increase lung ventilation, reduce pulmonary congestion, and promote expectoration. If there are nasal crusts, use a cotton swab dipped in water to remove them to prevent nasal blockage and respiratory discomfort.