Patient's question:
My child was just born for over a month, but I noticed that she shakes every few minutes while sleeping, as if she's not sleeping peacefully. This happens both during the day and at night, but she continues to sleep after the tremors. Why do newborns shake every few minutes while sleeping?Doctor's answer:
Newborns shaking every few minutes while sleeping can be divided into two categories: pathological and physiological. The physiological type mainly refers to external influences such as cold or hot weather, noise, and light, which can easily trigger generalized brain function and lead to shaking. On the other hand, the pathological type involves conditions such as difficulty breathing after birth due to choking, poor responsiveness, a straight cry, or sudden crying. If shaking is accompanied by consciousness impairment, upward rolling of the eyes, or foaming at the mouth, parents should be highly vigilant, as this could indicate choking, ischemic encephalopathy, or intracranial hemorrhage. It is important to take the child to the hospital for a thorough examination in a timely manner.