Episode 34 - Health concerns in newborns: Knowing when to be concerned and when to be reassured with Pediatrician Dr Kristen Weidert

It can be scary when our newborns get sick, have fevers or have difficulty breathing. 

It can also be hard to know when we should seek medical health and when we can wait and see. 

In this episode of Wild and Well, I am joined by pediatrician Dr Kristen Weidert. We discuss newborn health issues and what do about them. Dr Kristen outlines several potential health issues that can arise in the early days and weeks of a baby’s life and what we need to know about them.

Dr Kristen and I chat about: 

• What health conditions can present during the newborn phase
• The three tiers of newborn health issues 
• Fevers, difficulty breathing, rashes, vomiting and diarrhea in newborns: what we need to know  
• When to be reassured and when to seek medical support for a newborn’s health condition

Dr Kristin Weidert is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and board-certified pediatrician, mom of two girls, and co-founder of Sage Mother Co. Alongside her best friend from medical school, she launched Sage Mother Co. to address the lack of support she noticed for women in the early stages of motherhood. Kristin is dedicated to helping women navigate the transformative journey of becoming mothers by providing education, resources, and, most importantly, a supportive community through her work with Sage Mother Co. 

Episode Links:

• Say hi to Dr Kristen on Instagram
• Check out Sage Mother Co
• Listen to the Sage Mother Podcast
• Join The Sage Circle: An expert-led community for mothers of littles
• Grab Dr Kristen’s freebie:7 Days of Calm: Reframing the Overwhelm of New Motherhood 

Say hi on Instagram

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Wild and Well is a podcast dedicated to holistic health for moms, postpartum recovery, and pregnancy and postpartum wellness. We explore everything from functional health for women and gut health to nervous system regulation and motherhood burnout. Each episode offers practical tips for self-care for new moms, guidance on picky eating and parenting, and strategies to support your family’s natural kids’ health, so you can feel healthy, strong, and vital in motherhood.

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