Health · Public Health & Disease · 1 hr ago
Sol Pérez says her newborn stopped breathing while breastfeeding
Argentine TV host Sol Pérez said her newborn son Marco stopped responding while breastfeeding a few days or weeks after his birth.
Pérez said she thought milk left in the feeding shield she used had blocked his airway.
She tried first aid but could not get him to respond, until a family employee turned him over and blew on his face.
Marco began responding and breathing again, and a pediatrician later checked him and found no lasting harm.
Pérez said the experience left her shaken, and she changed some of her feeding habits.
She urged people to take CPR courses, saying they can save lives.
Sol Pérez said her newborn son Marco stopped responding after choking while breastfeeding.
She said a small amount of milk may have become trapped in the nipple shield she used.
Pérez tried first-aid steps but said they did not make him respond.
A family employee, Andrea, turned Marco over, patted his back and blew on his face, after which he reacted.
A pediatrician later examined Marco and found him in good health, with no lasting effects.
- Who
- Sol Pérez and her newborn son, Marco.
- What
- Marco choked while breastfeeding and stopped responding; he reacted after a family employee intervened.
- When
- When Marco was days or weeks old, according to Pérez.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Pérez said a small amount of milk may have become trapped in the nipple shield and blocked his airway.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
He choked while breastfeeding and stopped responding.
Pérez tried first-aid steps, then Andrea patted Marco's back and blew on his face; he reacted.
A pediatrician examined Marco and found him in good health, with no lasting effects.
- Child
- Marco, Pérez's newborn son
- Possible cause
- Milk trapped in a nipple shield
- Rescue
- Family employee Andrea blew on his face, and he reacted
- Medical check
- A pediatrician found Marco in good health with no lasting effects
What people are saying
He choked while breastfeeding when he was weeks or days old, and I had a very hard time.
Andrea came, my savior.
When she blew on his face, the baby reacted and made a gesture.
Take CPR courses; they save lives.