“Heartbreak and Blame: Dad’s Shocking Decision as Newborn Fights for Life Against Pneumonia”
Many new moms try to do the best they can with what they have and what they know
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But one woman’s best intentions backfired when her infant got extremely sick and her fiance blamed her
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You can’t always prevent your little one from getting sick but you can minimize the risk
Having a sick baby can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially since they’re so tiny and fragile, and can’t talk, but it’s not uncommon. According to the experts, the average child gets around 6 colds in their first year of life. Most of the time, the illnesses are not life-threatening. But sometimes they are.
The Seattle Children’s Hospital warns parents or caregivers to call 911 (or your local emergency number) if your child has severe trouble breathing, meaning they’re struggling for each breath and can barely cry, or if you think your child has a life-threatening emergency.
The hospital advises that you call a doctor, or seek medical care if the child has trouble breathing, but it’s not severe, or if your baby is making a wheezing, purring or whistling sound. You should also worry when their breathing is much faster than normal, they have trouble swallowing, there’s new onset drooling or if you suspect they’re dehydrated. No urine in more than 8 hours, dark urine, very dry mouth and no tears are all causes for concern.
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