Anaphylactic shock

Anaphylactic shock

What it is

A life-threatening allergic reaction possibly to certain foods, such as peanuts, or to a bee or wasp sting.

Signs and symptoms

Sudden dramatic swelling of your newborn baby’s face. Your baby will have difficulty breathing, turn pale, feel clammy and cold and may lose consciousness.

What your doctor can do

Give the baby an injection to reverse the shock.

What you can do

Take your baby immediately to your doctor or to an A&E.