J.S.
Who's reporting the respiratory rate to the doctor? I'm guessing it's the nurses. If so, do they know that it's the respiratory rate they're reporting that's keeping the baby in the hospital? I question it because I know respiratory rates are sometimes "estimated" by nurses or they document what the nurses' aids report to them. In a case like this, the nurses should be doing an actual count of respirations (each time the chest rises is one respiration) for a good 30-60 seconds. Also, you should speak up the next time you see the doctor if you don't feel your questions are being answered. Good luck!