6.2.2 Is the newborn lethargic or unconscious?
An unconscious baby should be referred to a health facility immediately.
Look at the young newborn’s movements. Does it move less than you would expect from a normally active baby? Does the baby only move when stimulated to do so (is it lethargic)? If the mother has had a previous baby, or if there are other experienced mothers in the house, ask them if they think this baby is lethargic. It is a danger sign if it doesn’t seem to be moving or responding to stimuli normally.
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6.2.1 How can you recognise a convulsion in a newborn?