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Periodic breathing

Periodic breathing is an irregular newborn breathing pattern with brief pauses followed by faster or deeper breaths.

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When baby breathing is normal

When baby breathing is normal

Normal baby breathing often looks irregular Normal baby breathing is not simply a smaller version of adult breathing. Newborns and young infants have immature respiratory control, smaller airways, softer chest walls, and a higher baseline oxygen demand. Because of this, their breathing can appear uneven, especially while asleep. A baby may breathe quickly for a […]