Newborn seizure???

So today my 3week old has been tensing/tightening up and arching his back (ends up on his side when it happens) and his head goes back, when he’s in his Moses basket he did it so much he nearly broke his neck with the position he ended up in so I had to pick him up straight away, im a first time mum and my anxiety is so bad rn.. any advice would be great 🥺

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Probably quite unlikely to be a seizure, babies have no idea how to control their body and can get themselves in some odd positions! I would suggest trying to get it on video if it happens again to show the doctor ☺️ if you’re really worried in the meantime, then speak to the GP of health visitor for some reassurance. You know your baby best! ☺️

Sounds like it could be reflux. They get very uncomfortable with it and tens grunt and arch their back. My little one done this and everyone said it was gas or colic, but it was reflux.

This sounds exactly like the seizures my son started having at 10 days old. Video them when they happen so you have proof etc but next time one happens ring for an ambulance immediately xx

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