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Mom of a 1 yr 7 m old girl1 Year ago

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my baby is 5 months old... she is having some jerk on her legs while sleeping or waking up... this is happens only for 1 to 2 sec. is this normal???

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Author of questionMom of a 1 yr 7 m old girl1 Year ago

A. thank you sir

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy1 Year ago

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

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