Question
The newborn was born two days ago and is showing signs of not eating, not crying, excessive sleepiness, and a swollen abdomen, accompanied by vomiting, with yellow, sticky material in the vomit. A body temperature and blood routine check were conducted, and the results were all normal. Currently, the doctor is treating the child with gastric lavage, enema, and nutritional injections. The parents hope to confirm whether it is hemolytic disease.
Answer
Hello, it is recommended to observe the child’s condition for a continuous three-day period. In the first three days after birth, newborns may experience intestinal malabsorption due to the ingestion of amniotic fluid, leading to a decrease in food intake or temporary refusal to eat. There is a folk belief that newborns only start to eat on the third day after birth, which means that in the first three days after birth, newborns may eat less. Therefore, it is suggested that you first observe the child’s condition and do not rush into treatments such as gastric lavage and enema.