I know that babies have irregular breathing patterns but for how long? My son is 9 weeks old and he gasps and wheezes a lot after he is fed. He is formula fed, I dont know if that makes a difference? He always catches his breath fairly quickly but it still makes me worried . Thank you for your answers!
2006-09-16 19:12:42 · 18 answers · asked by ? 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
They can't breath when sucking they haven't gotten in down yet. So maybe he is sucking for to long with out a break to catch his breath. Try feeding him a little at a time, so he can get some breaths in there. If to concerned call the doc or attending nurse if you doc has a 24 hour nurse line and check with them ans see what they say.
2006-09-16 19:16:55 · answer #1 · answered by medevilqueen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my goodness, please, please, please call your pediatrician! My son has asthma and all I can say is that whenever I call the office, the nurses have told me that ANY case of wheezing or gasping is a cause for an IMMEDIATE appointment. I've shown up with my son only mildly wheezing and they've whisked him ahead of all other patients to have him checked out. It could be not so bad, but ONLY A PEDIATRICIAN can determine that. Please don't take anyone's advice on here about how to fix it and go see your baby's doctor. Oxygen is so vital to a growing child, I haven't seen anything worry our doctor more (and she's the head of pediatrics at our award-winning hospital) than a baby who isn't breathing properly.
2006-09-17 02:32:22 · answer #2 · answered by A W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babies are born with the ability to breathe and nurse/bottle feed at the same time. If your baby is gasping and wheezing that makes me think you need to talk to your pediatrician.
2006-09-17 09:46:21 · answer #3 · answered by aliza1999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest speaking with your pediatrician. Make sure you are able to rule out serious conditions such as asthma. Usually by nine weeks an infant shouldn't have as much of an issue with irregular breathing. However, no two children are the same. Your pediatrician should be able to put your mind at ease.
Best of luck to you and your bundle of joy.
2006-09-17 02:20:50 · answer #4 · answered by curious51867 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well my son is only 3 weeks old and has the same problem. The doctor told me it was normal and after a while i wouldnt even notice it.. I believe it goes away. If your still worried you should check with his peditrition just so you can be more relaxed and not worry so much....
2006-09-17 03:29:52 · answer #5 · answered by raiderfanmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The air ways of baby's are very small ,if it only happens at feed time ,I would say he is having problems breathing Thu his nose ,it is OK but next clinic visit ask the nurse or doctor ,just to be safe but I relay think its fine.may be give him a break in the middle of feed to breath a little.
2006-09-17 02:24:37 · answer #6 · answered by stephanie n 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The weezing and grasping for air could be a sign of ashma. Take him to the hospital. My daughter who is now two was in and out the hospital for the first two months when she was born for the same thing only to find out she had a slight case of ashma and bronchitis
2006-09-17 02:18:43 · answer #7 · answered by Shannyp 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have you tried feeding him sitting almost all the way up...maybe he's having a hard time swallowing and i would also dilute the formula a lot more...make it thin...if that still doesn't help i would see your doctor because that can be a serious problem
2006-09-17 02:20:05 · answer #8 · answered by tinker143 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wheezing is not normal...please seek the help of a medical professional asap.
2006-09-17 06:21:29 · answer #9 · answered by stephyr25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm thinking maybe you should take him to the doctor...he could have an allergy to the formula, or asthma...or just a lot of fluid in his lungs...seek professional help
2006-09-17 02:21:06 · answer #10 · answered by kaeh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋