My newborn is having seizures!

Question

I just gave birth to a handsome boy. He was breathing but not crying and displaying some odd movements. They took him to the nursery & established that he is having neonatal seizures. The pediatrician was very professional, not exactly reassuring....but didn't explain himself well. He is being transferred to another hospital where he can be seen by a neonatal neurologist. Has anyone been through this? What was the outcome?

Answer 1

Sorry I don't know anything to answer you with.I just wanted to send you and your little prince my thoughts and I hope all is ok for you both.

Answer 2

I am so sorry to hear about your son. Make sure you stay with him and manage his care. Ask lots of questions and become as educated as you can be about what he has. Then, you can make the best decisions on how to care for him. And find a doctor you are comfortable with and who will answer your questions. Remember YOU are in charge, not them. I hope he gets better soon.

Answer 3

im sorry to hear this.  that must be extremely scary.  i hope all turns out well quickly.

Answer 4

They will load him up with anti-seizure medications (Phenobarbital or Dilantin) which will stop the seizures and make him pretty sleepy.  Then they will do an EEG and probably an MRI to try to find the severity of the seizures and the possible cause.  The Neurologist will analyze the MRI scan and the EEG results and discuss with you the findings and the plan.  

How was the baby born?  Vaginal delivery?  Vacuum or forceps or anything?  Anything unusual about the pregnancy or delivery?  There can be many causes for neonatal seizures.  

Take a deep breath and ask lots of questions.  I'm sorry you and your little one are going through this.  

Answer 5

I have never had a baby. Or heard of this. I hope everything will be ok.

May God be with and bless your baby boy!

I give your family my love and will be praying for you!

Good Luck

Answer 6

I've never personally had this happen, but be sure to keep an eye on him at all times, even during the night. I had a friend whose child had a really bad seizure during the night and no one knew, and it left her with brain damage and severe learning disabilities. eventually they had to even give her a feeding tube. Please keep watch on your little one, & Love him no matter what happens.

Answer 7

So sincerely sorry for you and the boy...

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