Ask the expert: common problems in new babies in primary care

What you need to knowConstipation in newborns can be defined as distress on passage of hard stools ordinarily fewer than three times a weekFor a baby with jaundice, consider the onset of jaundice, risk factors for developing hyperbilirubinemia, gestation, and whether the baby is feeding well, when deciding whether to refer for onward assessmentRefer to secondary care babies who present with noisy breathing associated with poor feeding, respiratory distress, grunting, or those with suspected anatomical abnormality on examinationCo-sleeping in bed increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, and the risk is higher still on a sofa or chairBMJ LearningTo obtain accredited continuous professional development points, complete the full BMJ Learning module at https://new-learning.bmj.com/course/10062664. The module contains seven additional questions submitted by users of BMJ Learning, related to feeding, reflux, sticky eyes, sepsis, and heart murmurs.Paediatric consultant Ian Wacogne and GP Kyra Drinnan provide expert answers to GPs’ questions on…
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