When the placenta lies over the opening of the cervix. The mother has increased blood pressure, swelling, protein in the urine and weight gain. Respiratory Depression - When a new baby has a hard time breathing. SIDS - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Occurs in approximately 2 out of 1000 babies between 4 and 16 weeks of age.
Baby stops breathing during sleep.
More common in premature babies of mothers who smoke. Thrush - White patches in the baby s mouth caused by a yeast infection. The condition is treated with an oral antifungal medication prescribed by your doctor. It senses pressure. Toxemia - see pre eclampsia.