Question
My baby is 20 days old and has restless sleep, often waking up with a strong effort, and frequently cries with force. What could be the cause?
Answer
Newborns, due to the incomplete development of their nervous system, commonly experience situations like whole-body effort, straining of limbs, and a flushed face, which are unconscious movements during the growth process. As long as the baby is generally in good spirits, breastfeeding is normal, bowel movements are smooth, growth and development are normal, and there are no abnormalities in the body, there is no need to be overly concerned. As the baby grows, the nervous system gradually develops, and this situation will gradually decrease.