my daughter just gave birth to an 8lb 4oz little boy. they are moving the baby to another hospital because the hemoglobin levels are low and they are worried about bleeding in the brain. I don t have much more than that but I m searching for some additional information. Please help
Hello ! I read your question and I understand your concern. Intracranial hemorrhage in infants is a very common problem in premature or low weight infants. The low hemoglobin levels predispose him for low oxygen flow to the brain with further aggravation of the situation. Vitamin K injection is done in all infants after birth to prevent hemorrhage, but when hemorrhage happens there is not much to do, besides symptomatic treatment. The baby should be held in the intensive care unit, with oxygen support, and symptomatic treatment to avoid seizures and respiratory insufficiency. Blood transfusions may be helpful to increase the blood cell count. The diagnosis of the intracranial hemorrhage is made with repeated ultrasounds. Hope to have been helpful! Best wishes!