How To Protect Your Baby Before & After Birth From Common Respiratory Illness

Winter is here and so are the risks of various respiratory diseases. Babies, especially newborns, are highly susceptible to the complications that arise from these.  This makes it very important for the parents to take necessary measures to protect their little ones, as soon as they are born with few precautions that may start prior to their birth.Fortunately, most of these diseases, especially the serious ones, like RSV, can be prevented with appropriate immunization and following certain guidelines. 

In this session, Dr. Pramod Jog has elaborated on the topic to help us understand how we can ensure that our babies are safe from various respiratory diseases.

Questions 

1. What are the common respiratory illnesses seen in babies?

2. In which seasons do respiratory illnesses peak and why?

3. What are some respiratory illnesses that parents can think of taking preventive measures against, for the newborn?

4. How do respiratory illnesses affecting an expecting mother affect the baby in her womb? 

5. What are the early signs of respiratory illnesses seen in babies?

6. When is it advisable to see a doctor? 

7. Is it possible to protect a baby from such illnesses while it is still inside the womb?

8. What can moms do during pregnancy to reduce the risk of respiratory illnesses in their baby after birth?

9. When is the right age to immunize a baby against respiratory illnesses?

10. Can respiratory illness be transmitted from a mother to the child via breast milk?

11. What precautions should new parents or visitors take before meeting the baby to prevent the spread of infections?

12. How can parents protect their baby during peak respiratory illness seasons, like winter?

13. What steps should parents take to prevent older siblings from spreading germs to the baby?

14. Are some babies at a higher risk for respiratory illnesses due to genetic or environmental factors?

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