Apnea in Newborns
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Apnea in newborns is a pause in the baby's breathing that lasts longer than usual and may be accompanied by changes in skin color or heart rate. It is more common in premature babies.
How it appears: Interruptions in breathing, paleness or bluish tone, a slower heart rate, and sometimes momentary limpness.
Why it happens: In premature babies, the centers that regulate breathing are still maturing, so these pauses can occur; it may also be associated with other conditions of the newborn.
Which specialist treats it? The neonatologist is the physician focused on the care of the newborn, especially the premature baby, and the pediatrician follows up on their development. In the event of any breathing pause in a baby, seeking immediate care is essential.
Data on 371 doctors who treat apnea in newborns
Which specialist treats apnea in newborns?
Apnea in newborns is evaluated right away by a neonatologist, a specialist in newborn care, or by a pediatrician. A pediatric pulmonologist can help if the cause is respiratory. See these specialists if your baby has pauses in breathing.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in apnea in newborns
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Naomi Bouchain Barajas
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Frequently asked questions
What is apnea in newborns?
Apnea in newborns is a pause in the baby's breathing that lasts longer than usual and may be accompanied by changes in skin color or heart rate. It is more common in premature babies.
Which doctor treats apnea in newborns?
Apnea in newborns is evaluated right away by a neonatologist, a specialist in newborn care, or by a pediatrician. A pediatric pulmonologist can help if the cause is respiratory. See these specialists if your baby has pauses in breathing.