The doctor was worried but wouldnt tell my sister what she thought it could be. She refused to give her the injections she had gone in for because of it. Does anyone know what the problem could be? Is it serious?
2007-01-10 01:42:31 · 18 answers · asked by paulamathers 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
As she is only 2 months old, she is not having a tantrum!!!! The holding breath is when she is resting peacefully.
2007-01-10 02:03:38 · update #1
Is this during crying? Or when she's quietly resting?
There's a big difference. The first (during crying) is not so worrisome. Angry babies often hold their breath. They'll breathe again. This can be seen from infancy to toddlers.
"Holding breath" in apnea should be described as not breathing as expected, going longer before taking the next breath. Apnea in babies typically happens during sleep, and can cause SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). IF a baby is having wakeful apnea, the baby needs testing ASAP. If a baby cannot regulate their breathing when awake, that can be very serious!
There are many, many reasons for not giving vaccines at one appointment (delaying the "shots"). If a baby has a cold, lung congestion, fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or other signs of illness, vaccines should NOT be given at that time. A healthy baby can have their shots on schedule.
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2007-01-10 01:56:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When growing up, my own child tended to hold her breath when having her tantrums. When bringing this to the attention of my family doctor, the response what to not worry. The only thing that could happen would be the child would pass out then the body would start breathing again. Of course, if it gets to the point where they DO pass out...just be ready to help if the child becomes stressed. Most often however, the body's desire to breath will outweigh the desire to continue the tantrum.
2007-01-10 09:52:25 · answer #2 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest find another doctor. If this doctor wouldn't tell your sister what the problem was, then find another doctor who will.
My thoughts would be if the baby holds its breath for a long period of time, I don't see any need to worry, because when the child needs to breathe, I doubt she'd keep holding her breath.
Good luck! She sounds like a stubborn one! :) But heck...they all grow up, so hang in there!
2007-01-10 09:51:41 · answer #3 · answered by babbles 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what the Dr. is saying about this but I have 2 daughters 13 & 15. As newborns they did their share of breath holding when they were mad. If the baby is very fussy at the time this happens, gently blow in her face. It always made mine take a breath of air.
2007-01-10 09:52:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my son was first born he did this and we took him to the emergency room and they called it "periodic breathing" they said as long as the baby is not holding their breath for more than 20 seconds then it's OK. If you want to know more pick up the book what to expect the first year it explains it all in detail!
2007-01-10 11:30:16 · answer #5 · answered by I heart pineapple soda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what could be causing it but when she is doing it try blowing into her mouth as that will start her breathing again. Go back to the doctor or see a different doctor to put your minds at rest
2007-01-10 10:44:48 · answer #6 · answered by clairelou_lane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some children do do this just for attention, though I think this is mostly in older babies and toddlers- could this be it? Try giving her lots of praise and encouragement when she begins to breathe again. If she is wilfully holding her breath she will breathe again when she needs to
2007-01-10 09:50:56 · answer #7 · answered by emily_jane2379 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't harm her, from what I understand even if you hold your breath until passing-out, the reaction of passing out means that the body will automatically being breathing again.
I don't know what could be causing it though.
2007-01-10 09:50:14 · answer #8 · answered by Lauren S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would help if you gave more detail into your neice like was she born with breathing problems and such . I think your sister should speak frimly with the Doctor and ask him/her to explain anything she doesn't understand . Sometimes doctors get in a hurry and speak over are heads it is ok to say " Hey listen I don't understand please expalin it to me" hope this helps
2007-01-10 09:56:24 · answer #9 · answered by k®ì§ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son use to hold his breath and pass out and it was his way of having a tantrum. the first time it happened i was so scared to death, i called the ambulance. they took xrays and everything was fine. his dr. said it was a tantrum.
if your dr. is worried about it,it could be anything. i have heard of diseases where kids forget to breathe.
2007-01-10 09:52:53 · answer #10 · answered by Miki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋