Hello Doctor,
My baby was born at 34 weeks 3 days (late preterm) via normal delivery, birth weight 2.2 kg. Delivery was early due to maternal ICP with itching.
In the first few days after birth, my baby had two episodes of low blood
sugar (46–47 mg/dL), which stabilized with feeding. Since discharge, we are not checking sugar at home as advised, but we remain anxious due to the past history.
The baby is on exclusive breastfeeding, but he often falls asleep while feeding, feeds for short durations, and needs frequent stimulation. He does not cry strongly for feeds, so we are unsure if he is taking adequate milk.
Please guide on:
How to know if a breastfed baby is getting enough milk at home
Normal signs (urine, stools, weight gain, behavior) that indicate good feeding
Is sleepiness during feeds normal in late-preterm babies, and how long does it last?
Warning signs to watch for, considering past low sugar episodes
Whether home sugar monitoring is needed or not
Thank you.