Breastfeeding Questions

When to Call Your Doctor - Call Your Doctor Now

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

  • Your child looks or acts very sick
  • Age under 1 month old and looks or acts sick in any way
  • Signs of dehydration (less than 3 wet diapers/day, pink-colored urine, sunken soft spot and very dry mouth)
  • Age under 1 month old and refuses to breastfeed for more than 6 hours
  • Refuses to drink anything for over 8 hours
  • Looks deep yellow or orange
  • Age under 12 weeks with fever above 100.4° F (38.0° C) rectally (Caution: Do NOT give your baby any fever medicine before being seen.)

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