Question 1

my newborn is breathing fast, what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

ER: If you think your child is in respiratory distress see pediatrician or go to emergency room immediately.

Question 2

how fast should a newborn breath, my daughter seems to be breathing fast esp when sleeping and pulling to breath born w fluid in lungs (resolved) she's 1week?

Accepted Answer

Periodic breathing: Newborns breath fast...Around 40-50 x a minute. They also have a cycle of breathing called periodic breathing where they breathe very fast then slow it down and can have an interval of up to 10-15 seconds of "holding their breath" then it starts over. As long as she is pink and eating well and in no distress she is fine. If worried at all see  your pediatrician..Reassurance is very helpful.

Question 3

how can you tell whether new born baby's breathing is fast or slow?

Accepted Answer

Breathing: The typical newborn will take approximately 40 breaths per minute. However, their breathing rates do vary. They can slow down and, at times, speed up. This phenomenon is known as "periodic breathing" and is normal. With that in mind, the baby's comfort level is the most important indicator. A comfortable is just fine. The laboring child, regardless of respiratory rate, must be seen by a doc immed.

Question 4

is it normal for newborns to stop breathing for a few seconds an then continue as normal ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Newborns must test various patterns of breathing before they sort out how fast/deep to breathe for different activities such as sleep, crying, feeding. They often go through breathing at variable frequency and depth, followed by a 5-10 second pause if they exhaled too much co2.Stopping lets them re-balance.It goes on for about a month.

Question 5

what should i do if my newborn is vomiting and seems to have trouble breathing?

Accepted Answer

Medical Emergency: These symptoms are very concerning and your child needs to be examined immediately.

Question 6

why does my newborn stop breathing for a few seconds and then her bottom lip quivers?

Accepted Answer

Periodic breathing: Periodic breathing, where newborns have a brief  interruption of breathing for a few seconds, is common in newborns.  They will outgrow this over several months.  Quivering of the bottom lip may just be an isolated finding that does not sound serious.  If it persists or is associated with cyanosis (turning blue) consult your Pediatrician.

Question 7

my newborn daughter gets somewhat pale when she sleeps (still breathing normally). when you wake her, her color returns. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Have Doctor check: her when she is sleeping with pulse oximetry and do a complete physical exam to be sure this is all right.  Ask if the birth hospital did a screen for cyanotic congenital heart disease (most hospitals do this now).  Check to be sure she is not sleeping with her head flexed forward on her neck (if she is using a pillow, take it away and have her sleep flat on the bed). The overwhelming likelihood is that she is just fine.  These are things that can be done to be certain.

Question 8

my newborn baby of almost 3 months she is having flue. and her nose seems to be blocked because she is breathing very hard and having running nose. is there any medication i could give her? please advise?

Accepted Answer

URI in infant: You are a caring Mother!
Due to “she is breathing very hard”, please take her to Pediatrician for Diagnosis and Treatment.
Your Baby’s Health is Precious!

Question 9

why does a newborn have breathing difficulties? she is 7 weeks old and has had breathing difficulties  almost from the beginning.  five visits to the pediatrician did not produce answers. she had an irregular heartbeat in her first visit which was normal

Accepted Answer

The : The symptoms you described are not normal and should be evaluated as such, especially the hand discoloration and respiratory difficulty.Your concerns about her development should also be addressed. 
Bring her back to the pediatricain. If you are not pleased with the care or explanation, then seek a second opinion.
If the baby appears to be in respiratory distress (shallow or rapid breathing, turning pale or blue) bring her to the er or call 911.
Best of luck.

Question 10

my newborn just recieved a chest x ray scan. how much has his life chances of cancer increased? he had a low pitch grunting noise while breathing and turned out fine. angry about exposure unnecessarily?

Accepted Answer

Zero percent: One chest x-ray changes a baby's lifetime risk of cancer by zero percent, meaning you will not notice a change. That means if you have truly identical twin babies, and take one chest x-ray of one twin but not of the other twin, the two babies at that moment will have no noticeable difference in their risks. That's how life is; never exact, and always a balance between risks and benefits.

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My newborn is breathing fast, what's wrong?

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How fast should a newborn breath, my daughter seems to be breathing fast esp when sleeping and pulling to breath born w fluid in lungs (resolved) she's 1week?

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How can you tell whether new born baby's breathing is fast or slow?

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Is it normal for newborns to stop breathing for a few seconds an then continue as normal ?

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What should i do if my newborn is vomiting and seems to have trouble breathing?

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Why does my newborn stop breathing for a few seconds and then her bottom lip quivers?

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My newborn daughter gets somewhat pale when she sleeps (still breathing normally). when you wake her, her color returns. should i be concerned?

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My newborn baby of almost 3 months she is having flue. and her nose seems to be blocked because she is breathing very hard and having running nose. is there any medication i could give her? please advise?

A member asked:

Why does a newborn have breathing difficulties? she is 7 weeks old and has had breathing difficulties almost from the beginning. five visits to the pediatrician did not produce answers. she had an irregular heartbeat in her first visit which was normal

A member asked:

My newborn just recieved a chest x ray scan. how much has his life chances of cancer increased? he had a low pitch grunting noise while breathing and turned out fine. angry about exposure unnecessarily?

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