A very small number of newborns who sleep and do not eat milk are normal physiological phenomena, such as newborns who sleep for a long time; the vast majority of them are seen in abnormal pathological phenomena, such as neonatal sepsis. Due to the young age of newborns, the condition develops faster, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time.
1. Physiological phenomenon: the newborn sleeps for a long time: under normal condition, the excitability of the cerebral cortex of the newborn is low, and most full-term newborns can sleep for 16-20 hours a day, so the manifestation of this is light sleep. However, most newborns will wake up on their own and then eat milk, have a good appetite, and are in good spirits when they are awake.
2. Neonatal sepsis: Symptoms of neonatal sepsis are often atypical, and commonly include not eating, not crying, not moving, poor mental response, and even a drop in body temperature instead of an increase. It is mostly due to the invasion of bacteria and other pathogens into the blood circulation and lead to the systemic inflammatory reaction, the newborn organs are immature, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in a timely manner.
If the newborn belongs to the latter situation, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, improve the relevant examination to clarify the diagnosis, if there is any abnormality can be timely compliance with the doctor’s instructions for targeted treatment.