If there’s one
thing I learned as a newbie parent, one should give what’s best for the child,
especially for a newborn baby. Parents are expected to know how to feed, bathe,
clothe, play with, and generally care for their baby – but babies don't come
with instructions. And even if this isn't your first, you may still be trying
to figure out how to deal with it physically, emotionally and financially.
The vast
majority of newborns enter the world healthy but they are more vulnerable to
germs than older babies because they simply haven't had time to build up
defenses. Sometimes infants develop conditions that require medical tests and
treatment. All signs and symptoms are of even greater concern if the baby is
less than 3 months old.
We experienced
this first hand as my husband Oliver and I found ourselves rushing to the
emergency room at 2 a.m. due to the high fever of our newborn son. After a series
of laboratory tests to rule out bigger complications, our little boy was
diagnosed with Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Seven days and eighty thousand
pesos later, we were discharged with our baby healthier and stronger.