Patient's question:
My child was just born three days ago, but he had many bowel movements on the first day. However, he loves sleeping too much. He also refuses to eat and doesn't wake up at night. As of today, he has only been fed four or five times. Will he be hungry? If he continues to refuse to eat and sleeps all day, will there be any problems? What should I do if it's me?Doctor's answer:
General newborns sleep for 18 to 20 hours in a day. During the newborn period, babies only wake up to feed when they are hungry, and almost all the time is spent sleeping. As the child's cerebral cortex develops, the sleep time of children gradually decreases.Suggestion: The child's condition is normal. It is recommended to strengthen nutrition and care, pay attention to hygiene in the umbilical cord, mouth, skin, etc., and pay attention to reasonable feeding. For breastfeeding mothers, it is recommended to have a light diet.