After your baby's pyloric stenosis repair, talk with the doctor about how to feed your baby and what to expect.
It's normal to feel nervous, but don't be afraid to hold, comfort, and take care of your baby.
Your care team will tell you how to take care of the incisions and any bandages.
Watch for any problems, and call your doctor if your baby still continues to vomit 2 to 3 days after surgery, has fewer wet diapers than normal, or has a bloated or swollen belly.
Also call your doctor if your baby has problems such as new or worse pain, bleeding, or an incision that comes open.
Call if you see signs of infection, such as increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness; red streaks leading from the area; pus draining from the area; or a fever.
And call if your baby won't eat or drink, is not gaining weight, or has pain that doesn't get better after taking pain medicine.
Get emergency help right away if your baby is limp or floppy, or doesn't respond, is vomiting blood, or has trouble breathing.
And you may need emergency help if your child has a fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius or is sleepy, hard to wake up, or very fussy.
You know your baby best, so call your doctor if you have any questions.
Giving good care after surgery can help your baby feel better and recover sooner.
Recovery and healing take time.
But if you have any questions or concerns, you can always call your doctor.
