Question

My baby was full-term, but during the childbirth process, he was submerged in amniotic fluid for more than ten minutes. After birth, he cried but his voice was not very loud. For the first three days, he vomited coffee-colored material. Now, at 54 days old, how can I prevent my baby from suffocating?

Answer

Pre-natal neonatal asphyxia refers to the intrauterine distress caused by oxygen deprivation, respiratory, and circulatory disorders during the birthing process. Within one minute after birth, although the baby does not have spontaneous breathing, the heartbeat is still present. Asphyxia is one of the most common diseases in neonates and a major cause of neonatal death and disability. To prevent your baby from suffocating, you can pay attention to the following points:

  1. Prenatal Check-ups: Conduct regular prenatal examinations during pregnancy to detect maternal factors, placental factors, and fetal factors early on and receive appropriate treatment.
  2. Pay attention to the birthing environment: Ensure that the delivery room has sufficient oxygen supply, good air circulation, and avoid excessive use of sedatives or anesthetics.
  3. Timely Handling of Abnormal Conditions: If the baby has developmental abnormalities or congenital heart disease and other congenital problems, doctors will provide appropriate treatment based on specific situations. Additionally, to ensure your baby’s health and safety, regularly take your baby for check-ups, consult with professional doctors in time, and follow the doctors’ advice and guidance.