Patient's question:
Hello, my brother's child has been born for half a month because the birth took too long. They don't eat or cry.Doctor's answer:
The child you mentioned hasn't eaten for half a month? That's impossible. Children don't like crying; as long as they are normal with breastfeeding and sleeping, it's not a big deal. This situation is often caused by a prolonged labor process leading to newborn asphyxia, resulting in severe brain damage due to ischemia and hypoxia. If the child doesn't eat or cry and you're not at ease, it's best to take them to the pediatric department of the hospital for a check-up. See what the doctor says and follow their advice for further management.