Question
My friend’s baby was diagnosed with sudden infant death soon after birth and is currently being rescued. Will this affect the baby’s feeding?
Answer
After a baby experiences sudden infant death, it should be considered a potential risk factor for brain injury. The baby has gone through oxygen deprivation at birth and then experienced postnatal hypoxia, requiring a CT scan that shows at least moderate to severe brain disease. To confirm the presence of any sequelae, regular observation and testing of neurodevelopmental status, as well as early intervention, are needed. If there are no other obvious issues in daily care, take good care of the baby and try not to worry too much. You can continue to feed the baby formula. For now, the first step is to stabilize the baby’s condition.