Children's Health

Call your doctor now if you have:

• Increasing pain in one area of the breast.
• Increasing redness in one area of the breast or red streaks extending away from an area of the breast.
• Drainage of pus from the nipple or another area of the breast.
• A fever of 101�F (38.3�C) or higher.

Call your doctor today if you have:

• Breast problems, such as cracked and bleeding nipples or blisters on your nipples, that are not relieved by home treatment.
• A fever less than 101�F (38.3�C).
• Symptoms of postpartum depression, such as often feeling sad, tearful, anxious, hopeless, or irritable. Postpartum depression can make breast-feeding problems seem even worse.
• Swollen glands (lymph nodes) in the neck or armpit.

Call your doctor today if your baby:

• Is not eating well for any reason or has any of the following symptoms:
  • A rectal temperature of 100.4�F (38�C) or higher
  • Fussiness or sleepiness that interferes with breast-feeding
  • Weakness, listlessness, or lack of interest in feeding
  • Thick, white patches in the mouth and cheeks, which are signs of a yeast infection (thrush), or signs of a diaper rash
• Shows signs of poor eating, such as:
  • Not reaching his or her birth weight by 2 weeks of age or other signs of insufficient weight gain.
  • Wetting fewer than 6 diapers a day.
  • Passing little or no stool in the first 4 weeks, or passing stools that are dark green and contain mucus after the first few days. But it is normal for your baby to have fewer stools starting around 4 to 8 weeks of age. As long as stools remain soft and your baby is feeding well, it should not be a concern.
  • Having problems latching on to the breast.