The Truth Behind 5 Common Newborn Health Myths

Myths And Facts Related To Newborn Babies: Immediately after birth, the health of the baby is taken care of very carefully. This is because this whole world, the environment is new for the baby. They have to adjust to everything. In such a situation, if even a little carelessness is done, then they can get infection, skin related problems etc. Even the baby can get a serious disease.

Just as this world is completely new for a newborn baby, similarly this journey is not easy for the newly made parents. Especially, the mother is very conscious about the health of her new born baby. The more the child cries, the more the mother's trouble increases. However, as time passes, the mother starts understanding the crying of the baby, his body language. Despite this, there are some things that happen after birth, which parents consider as a sign of some disease or health problem.

Let us know about some such congenital problems and what is the truth behind them.

Myths and truths related to child health -

Myth: Epstein Pearl on the palate of a child are dangerous:

Truth: Many times, immediately after birth, two small Epstein Pearl appear on the palate inside the mouth of the child. Many parents think that this is dangerous and they get worried. Regarding this, doctors say that this is not a matter of concern. This is completely normal. This problem is seen in many children. With time, these pimples heal on their own.

Myth: Red spot in the middle of the forehead at the time of birth, which does not heal:

Truth: At the time of birth, some children have a red spot in the middle of the forehead or at the back of the head. This looks like a kind of birth mark. But, this is not a problem. However, parents assume it to be some kind of skin problem or birthmark. But, it is not so. This is known as salmon patch, which gets cured automatically within two years.

Myth: The child stretches more than normal or keeps making noises throughout the day:

Truth: Most of the time of a newborn baby is spent sleeping. At the same time, there are some children who stretch more or keep twitching. Parents should not make the mistake of considering it as some kind of disease or problem. This is called aerophagia. This is absolutely normal. Sometimes, the child is mistaken for excessive gas formation, when this happens. Do not panic in this situation. Whenever the child makes such sounds, try to burp him for 15 minutes. He will get relief as soon as the gas is released.

Myth: The child often cries before urinating, is this a serious problem?

Truth: The child does not normally cry before urinating. But, if someone's child is crying, then do not consider it a disease or problem. The child cries before urinating, this is normal. He feels normal as soon as the urine is passed. Therefore, he becomes quiet after urinating. This is not a problem.

Myth: The child constantly has problems related to potty, during this time he also cries. This is not right.

Truth: Newborns have many types of problems ranging from potty to gas release. Many times children do not potty for two or three days. In such a situation, gas is formed in his stomach. If it is not released, the child cries. But, this is not a disease or a matter of concern. Parents should ensure that the child releases gas every time after drinking milk. Even if he cries while potty, do not panic. Sometimes the child starts crying while straining. Sometimes the child passes stool while releasing gas. All such situations are completely normal.