Low Blood Sugar in Infants

Prayers for you and your newborn son. My son is now 19, but was born with very low blood sugar and weighed a normal weight but was overdue. I was not diabetic then but am now. He had a rough first week with jaundice and having to have sugars done before he could eat, if they were low he got formula, and if not breastmilk. I had to pump that first week, but he was able to breastfeed once the jaundice was done. I hope they figure out what is causing this soon and your baby boy is doing better. Hugs!

Oh I'm sorry that your little baby is going through this. I have never been through this myself, or heard of it either. I just wanted to send some hugs your way, and I will say a prayer for you and the baby.

My third daughter was born with low blood sugar (I don't know why), so they gave her a bottle of sugar water shortly after birth. She didn't have any problems after that.

I'm sure they will be monitoring him closely, for both his blood sugar, and his ability to gain weight before they release him. They may also have you monitor his glucose levels for a while, also.

Some babies are born small..... being 2 weeks early, he could have gained another pound, which would still be on the small side, but they'll take good care of him!

My son was born at 36 1/2 weeks, so he was considered "pre-term" (but not premature). He has low blood sugar, low platelets and was jaundice. We were very worried. The nurses and doctors were so matter-of-fact about everything, so I was convinced that they just didn't want to scare me. Our pediatrician said these things just happen sometimes and they are very manageable.

It's really hard not to be scared when this teeny, tiny baby looks so helpless. Just hang in there. It really sounds like he's going to be just fine!!!

hugs and prayers to you and your baby! Ur doing a great job mama, dont blame yourself for anything these things DO happen sometimes. You did everything you could to protect your baby in utero and you still are- you are being a great mommy. I pray for him to be 100 percent all better very quickly. God bless you both!

As distressing as these things are they usually right themselves within the first month unless there is a genetic disease.
If he does not improve markedly take him to a really good homeopathic practitioner. In Oregon they are all Naturopaths or Lay Homeopaths except for a woman MD in Ashland.
Unless you have some kind of hormonal problem that affected him he should be all right. Genetic disorders usually show up around four months.