What is hypoglycemia in a newborn baby? Hypoglycemia is when the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood is too low. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the brain and the body. In a newborn baby, low blood sugar can happen for many reasons. It can cause problems such as shakiness, blue tint to the skin, and breathing and feeding problems.
What causes hypoglycemia in a newborn baby?
Which newborns are at risk for hypoglycemia?
What are the symptoms of hypoglycemia in a newborn baby?
How is hypoglycemia in a newborn baby diagnosed?A simple blood test for blood glucose levels can diagnose the problem.
How is hypoglycemia in a newborn baby treated?Treatment will depend on your baby's gestational age and overall health. Treatment includes giving the baby a fast-acting source of glucose. This may be as simple as a glucose and water mixture or formula as an early feeding. Or your baby may need glucose given through an IV. The baby's blood glucose levels are checked after treatment to see if the hypoglycemia occurs again.
What are possible complications of hypoglycemia in a newborn baby? The brain needs blood glucose to function. Not enough glucose can harm the brain's ability to function. Severe or long-lasting hypoglycemia may cause seizures and serious brain injury.
Can hypoglycemia in a newborn baby be prevented? In many cases, there may not be a way to prevent hypoglycemia in a newborn baby. For a baby with risk factors, healthcare providers will need to watch carefully for the signs and treat as soon as possible. Mothers with diabetes should keep their blood glucose levels in a normal range during pregnancy. This may help lower the risk for their baby.
When should I call my child's healthcare provider? Call your baby's healthcare provider right away you see signs of low blood sugar in your baby. Give your baby formula or a glucose and water mixture, if advised.
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Dr. Gagan Mahajan
MD Pediatrics, DM Neonatology
Dr. Gagan Mahajan,
DM (Neonatology)
18 + Years Experience,
Paediatrics &
DM (Neonatology)
MD (Paediatrics),
DM (Neonatology)
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Get consultation on Child health, Nutrition, Growth and Development, Follow up of High Risk Neonates. OPD Consultation for all Neonatal and Paediatric problems
Vaccines are important tool to prevent our children from getting infections. Vaccination facility available including all newer vaccines.
We treat newborns at every stage of development: premature, near-term and full-term. We manage such babies following latest evidence based guidelines and protocols
Dr Gagan Mahajan did his
MD Pediatrics from IGMC, Shimla and
DM Neonatology from PGIMER Chandigarh.
Age of Child | Name of Vaccine |
Birth | BCG |
OPV | |
Hep B | |
1 Month | Hep B |
6 weeks | DPT/ DTaP |
Hib | |
IPV/OPV | |
Rotavirus | |
Pneumococcal | |
10 weeks | DPT/DTaP |
Hib | |
IPV/OPV | |
Rotavirus | |
Pneumococcal | |
14 weeks | DPT/DTaP |
Hib | |
IPV/OPV | |
Rotavirus | |
Pneumococcal | |
6 months | Hep B |
Flu vaccine | |
7 months | Flu vaccine |
9 months | Measles |
10 months | Typhoid (conjugate) |
12 months | Hep A |
15 months | MMR |
Chicken Pox | |
Pneumococcal | |
DPT/DTaP | |
Hib | |
OPV/IPV | |
18 months | Hep A |
2 year | Typhoid |
4 - 6 years | MMR |
Chickenpox | |
5 years | DPT/DTaP |
OPV | |
Typhoid | |
8 years | Typhoid |
10 years | Tdap |
> 10 years (Girls) | HPV – 3 doses at 0, 2, 6 months |
Others vaccines | Meningococcal ( can be given after 2 years of age) |
Flu ( single dose to be given every year) | |
Gagan Newborn & Child Care Centre is providing followings facilites:
Newborn infant: physiologically Neonates are not same as children, so they require specialized care. Specialized care offered to term and preterm babies is very important .
timely anticipation and management of problems occurring during the neonatal period improves the neurodevelopmental outcome.
visiting consultant Alchemist. Hospital, Panchkula
Institute of Reproduction Child Cares
Sector-17, Panchkula (Haryana)
My daughter was born with a birth weight of 590 grams and stayed in NICU for 2 months. I had full confidence on Dr Gagan and his team and my baby was finally discharged with a weight of 1320 grams. He answered all our queries and explained everything to us in simple language.
My daughter was born at 26 weeks gestation and had birth weight of 890 grams only. Dr Gagan Mahajan and his team not only managed my baby well but also allayed all our anxieties. His positive attitude while handling our baby helped us a lot during that stressful period. Now my daughter is 1 year old and is absolutely fine.