Question
My nephew was born about 20 days ago, and he occasionally has cold shivers while sleeping, with a feeling of difficulty breathing when he breathes. He often wakes up at night. What is neonatal convulsion?
Answer
Neonatal convulsion is primarily a temporary impairment of the cerebral cortex, mainly manifested as abnormal twitching of the baby’s limbs or muscles throughout the body. The situation you mentioned should be a normal physiological phenomenon. Since the neonatal nervous system is not fully developed, it is prone to causing symptoms of surprise. Provide the baby with enough sense of security, avoid cold stimulation, and feed them reasonably.