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Mom of a 3 yr 7 m old girl3 years ago

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How can i stop my 1.5 months old daughter from having sudden jerks due to fear in sleep??

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy3 years ago

A. shivering in newborn can be due to startle reflex and less likely due to calcium deficiency. kindly y continue to give breastfeeding to the child and take a video of the shivering and meet t your doctor who will tell you whether it is normal startle reflex or it is due to hypocalcemia.

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