Newborns who breathe too rapidly may suffer from cerebral hypoxia. Usually in a quiet state, the respiratory rate of full-term newborns is 40 times / min, preterm babies for about 60 times / min; if the respiratory rate of full-term newborns & gt; 60 times / min, preterm babies respiratory rate & gt; 80 times / min, it indicates that the respiratory rate is on the fast side. Because the newborn’s own respiratory rate is faster, if in the case of crying and noise, shortness of breath is normal, there will be no cerebral hypoxia. However, if the newborn is always in shortness of breath, or is in a state of shortness of breath for a long time, then cerebral hypoxia may occur. Amniotic fluid may be present in the mouth, nose and respiratory tract of newborns after birth, which may lead to hypoxia if not expelled in time. A doctor will need to clear the amniotic fluid from the airways and may need to put a breathing mask on the newborn to supplement the amount of oxygen the newborn needs to breathe. If your newborn’s shortness of breath is severe, or if the symptoms persist and do not improve, you should seek medical attention.