I'v noticed that my 3 week old's cry sounds really raspy.. and it looks like it hurts her to swallow... she wont really take a bottle at first i have to keep giving it to her. and shes getting more and more upset. She isn't hot/cold feeling. How can I tell is she is sick?
2006-10-18 13:41:41 · 8 answers · asked by leigh_ann_27 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
JESUS CHRIST. Maybe take it to a doctor instead of asking strangers on the internet!!
2006-10-18 13:50:09 · answer #1 · answered by belial 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
She might have reflux. My Friend's daughter started having similar problems when she was about 3 weeks old. She also made little spit bubbles a lot which is another sign. Either way, I would definitely take her to the doc first thing in the morning. If you notice her having trouble breathing don't ever feel like you can't run her to the ER. They are trained to deal with all common problems and usually treat the new moms pretty well. Good luck and let us know how she is doing.
2006-10-18 14:13:49 · answer #2 · answered by busybusymom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to take her to the ER
like Now!, No Not now, Right Now!!
Don't wait any longer it's not wise
to sit around with a newborn and wait
for things to get worst.
Don't mess with a newborns health
if you feel something isn't right
then go get expert evaluation/advise.
Be Safe than Sorry
Take care of that Little Angel
Good Luck and I Hope She's Okay
Get Her Checked PLEASE!
2006-10-18 13:59:30 · answer #3 · answered by StillSxe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without prying too much try to examine your baby's throat. It may be irritated by a common fungal disease(thrush). This will appear as white areas or spots on your baby's mouth/tongue. This is somewhat painful to your baby and makes eating and swallowing difficult to do. If you find the white spots, bring her/him to a Dr. and they can prescribe an antifungal.
2006-10-18 13:53:09 · answer #4 · answered by KeavyD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the doctor.There will be someone to tell you what to do.They might have to call back.Babies that small get get very sick really fast.Better to be safe.Good Luck!
2006-10-18 13:46:42 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her throat may be sore. Take her in and let your pediatrician look at her. I would always rather err on the side of caution.
2006-10-18 14:22:56 · answer #6 · answered by tessasmomy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF THERE IS A CHANGE IN BREATHING AND THE WAY BABY CRIES THEN TAKE THE BABY TO THE DR
2006-10-18 13:46:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take her to the doctor. it sounds like she may have something wrong with her throat...
2006-10-18 13:43:55 · answer #8 · answered by cutenwild1769 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋