Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

A feeling that vomiting might occur and feeling “sick to the stomach” (queasy). Vomiting has not occurred. That symptom is covered in the Vomiting handout. Stomach pain is not present. That symptom is covered in the Abdominal Pain handout.

Pain or discomfort in the back, side or front of the neck. Includes minor muscle strain from neck overuse

Questions about flying or mountain travel with a newborn baby.

Common questions asked about the normal newborn’s appearance and body

Common questions asked about normal birthmarks in newborns. Note: Rashes such as baby acne are not covered here.

How infections and other serious diseases can present in newborns

Common questions asked about normal skin rashes in newborns. Note: Mongolian spots and birthmarks are not covered here.

Common questions asked about newborn noises, reflexes and behaviors. These are normal and not signs of illness.