A New Beginning

Warning Signs for Mother & Baby

Always follow baby’s hospital discharge instructions!

WHEN TO CALL 911 FOR YOUR BABY

• Color looks blue/gray, including their lips, hands, skin • Stops breathing • Working hard to breathe • Unresponsive

• Has a seizure • Breathing very slowly or very fast • Can’t wake baby • Vomiting frequently/forceful, green vomit • Arms and legs floppy

When seeking emergency care at a hospital, go to one that provides care for pediatric patients, such as Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta OR as directed by your baby’s pediatric provider.

WHEN TO CALL YOUR BABY’S HEALTH CARE PROVIDER

• “Just doesn’t seem right” and you are worried • Eyes (after 3 days old)

• Signs of dehydration — cracked lips, sunken eyes, no wet diapers for 6 hours • Umbilical cord - Redness - Foul smelling - Pus-like discharge - Umbilical cord does not fall off by 10 days • Circumcision - Does not urinate within 24 hours - Excessive swelling

- Redness - Swelling - Drainage • Temperature — below 97˚F or above 100˚F • Patches of white in baby’s mouth that don’t wipe off • Elimination - Less than 6 wet diapers each day (24-hour period) by 4 days old - No stool for 3 or more days - Very watery or very hard stools • An unusual or severe diaper rash or patches of white pimples • Jaundice — increasing yellow tinge to skin or eyes • Seems floppy and arches back

- Redness - Bleeding - Foul smelling • Feeding problems

- Refusal to eat for 2 to 3 feedings in a row - Forceful vomiting (not just spitting up) • Activity - Listlessness - Intense crying for prolonged time - Drastic behavior changes - Increased crying

Baby’s Health Care Provider: __________________ ________________ Phone: _________________________

Where to Go for Emergency Care: __________________________

NOTE: This information does not replace advice given to you by your health care provider.

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Chapter 5: Warning Signs for Mother & Baby