When my niece was a baby, she would cry so hard that she purposely held her breath, followed by turning blue and passing out. When she would awake, she was very quiet and somewhat lethargic. As her aunt, I was devastated thinking something horrible was wrong. However, I discovered my sister-in-law had her checked by two doctors and both told her that some babies do this, not to be alarmed. In fact, babies holding their breath, turning blue, and passing out is more common than you might expect. While it is a frightening time for the parent (or aunt), it … Continue reading →