Question
The newborn was delivered naturally last night and experienced respiratory difficulty after birth. Although the condition has improved with treatment, they have not yet urinated. The doctor said it was due to brain hypoxia. I don’t know if this will affect the child’s intellectual development. What was the past treatment and its effects? Are there any allergies? The child is currently receiving intravenous fluids, and I am worried about what could happen.
Answer
Observe the child’s breathing and feeding conditions, and be attentive to symptoms such as abdominal pain or diarrhea. Generally, there are no issues with a newborn’s digestive system, so it is appropriate to offer water or breast milk to observe the situation. As long as the breathing is normal, there should be no major concerns. Brief episodes of choking while feeding may be normal; just keep an eye on it.