my question is.. i have baby boy just 5 days young..his d.o.b is 23.11.2022. He sometimes jerk his hands n legs or sometimes body while sleeping..i am too much worried about it..kindly tell me what to do??

3 Answers

Author of questionMom of 2 children2 years ago

A. i have a baby boy born on 23.11.2022. Actual date was 23.12.2022 one month before he born, his weight was 2.73 kg. only problem is he is shaking his legs and hands sometimes for few seconds and sometimes for minutes while sleeping. He is taking breastfeeding. He do motions n urine normally. Main concern is I didn't know why is it happening. it's not reflexes as i know reflexes are normal. I did recording also. i don't know how to share

Author of questionMom of 2 children2 years ago

A. i did recording also..its not startle reflex..it's continuous jerk of hands or legs in sleeping only..sometimes while breastfeeding too he did these type of movements..my doctor didn't see it properly n said it's ok..but I wanted to know ..i can share video..but i don't know how to do it here

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy2 years 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 anxd 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. x

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