{"id":723,"date":"2024-05-01T16:05:57","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T16:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chiesimedical.co.uk\/patient\/?page_id=723"},"modified":"2024-10-15T14:54:29","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T14:54:29","slug":"apnoea-of-the-newborn","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chiesimedical.co.uk\/patient\/therapy-areas\/neonatology\/apnoea-of-the-newborn\/","title":{"rendered":"Apnoea of the newborn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Respiratory distress syndrome<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n \n
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Apnoea of the newborn<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Apnoea of the newborn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Apnoea of the newborn is a condition that causes a baby to stop breathing for 20 seconds or more, usually while sleeping.1,2<\/sup> This is commonly followed by bradycardia (decreased heart rate) and desaturation (decreased oxygen level in the blood).1,2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apnoea is most common in premature babies born at 30 weeks or less, with an incidence of approximately 75%. However, it can still occur in babies born at 37 weeks or more.1,2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apnoea signs and symptoms:1,2<\/sup><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Not breathing for 20 seconds or longer<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Blue or very pale skin<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Slow heartbeat<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

Apnoea of the newborn is usually diagnosed by assessing monitoring the baby\u2019s breathing patterns.1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further support and resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are several charities and organisations in the UK dedicated to supporting individuals with apnoea, raising awareness about the condition, funding research, and providing resources for patients and caregivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For resources to support you with managing a multiple and\/or premature birth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n