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Is it normal for a newborn to breathe fast? 1 week old
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Yes,it is normal for: a newborn to breathe fast,compared to an adult. Your child isn't sick, is he/she?
Answered 4/21/2019
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Depends: One of the jobs a newborn must do in the first month is setting the frequency & depth of breathing to match changes in activity.This is often seen as a variable speed up & slow down to the point of pausing.A kid that is feeding well & otherwise thriving is probably just doing this.If the kid struggles with feeds it may indicate a problem.
Answered 5/25/2016
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