Why Is My Child Sick?

📌 Episode Overview: In this episode, Dr. Alan Lindemann (Rural Doc Alan) joins Neil Haley to discuss how parents can recognize when their baby is sick. The conversation covers: 🔹 How to tell if a newborn is sick 🔹 The role of breastfeeding in keeping babies healthy 🔹 Common causes of newborn illness 🔹 Understanding Group B Strep (GBS) and its risks 🔹 How to prevent GBS infections in newborns 🩺 How Do I Know If My Child Is Sick? While you may not know exactly why your child is sick, there are signs to watch for: Newborns develop sleep-wake cycles (sleeping a lot but waking to eat). If a baby sleeps too much or too long, it may be a sign of illness. If your baby won't wake up or seems overly tired, take them to the ER or a pediatrician immediately. 🤱 Does Breastfeeding Help Keep My Child Well? ✔ Yes! Breastfeeding has been proven to help protect babies from illnesses.