thread: Sick newborn when would you take to Dr?

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  1. #1
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    Jul 2007
    melb
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    Is bubs still feeding??
    Wet and dirty nappies??

  2. #2
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    Apr 2009
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    Yes she is still feeding. Only really using me as a dummy not actually trying to have a decent feed but I can hear her doing the odd swollow. When she tries to feed she pulls of like she has pain which she never does. She has been on the breast more then usual this morning but hasn't tried to actively feed since about 5am this morning (its just after 11pm now)

    So far I've noticed no change in her nappies. Still wet and dirty.

  3. #3
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    Jul 2006
    Cloud nine :D
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    I would think that the vomiting has caused a little irritation up her throat (because of the bile in the stomach), If your worried get her checked out hun, you know best xoxox

  4. #4
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    Jul 2007
    melb
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    If nappies still ok I would wait a bit and see if vomiting stops BUT if you are all worried get her checked and also bare in mind later in day it gets harder it is to see a Dr unless you present to emerg.

    Hope all of you are well soon xoxo

  5. #5
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    Jun 2007
    Brisbane
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    I was under the impression that you should take a very young baby to the dr if they seem ill.
    I agree about the wet nappies and feeding being ok, but to me four weeks is very young if they are vomitting because of a bug.

    Mind you, I'm more inclined than not to take my kids to see a dr ... a few times I thought they were ok but they had ear/chest infections and needed anti-biotics, and similarly when they didn't seem well it was nothing more than a "post-nasal drip" that time would heal.

    Use your instinct - if you "think" you should take her, then take her. Your peace of mind is just as important.
    Hope J is better soon.