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When should I be concerned about my baby's breathing during feeding?

Updated by SGH-AHPEDIA
Seek immediate medical attention if your baby shows 1. Colour changes: Blue lips, tongue, or face during or after feeding. 2. Laboured breathing: Working hard to breathe, using chest muscles excessively. 3. Frequent choking: Not just occasional gagging, but consistent choking episodes. 4. Breathing stops: Any periods where breathing pauses during feeds. 5. Fast breathing: Consistently rapid breathing rate (over 60 breaths per minute in newborns). 6. Babies should be able to coordinate sucking, swallowing, and breathing smoothly during feeds.

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