Dear group,

I am hoping you may be able to offer some more guidance. As I mentioned
a few days ago, a friend called about a family member's baby born at 9
pounds, after a c-section and the baby was hypoglycemic and having mild
seizure activity. Baby was transferred to another hospital where it was
being evaluated while mom remained in the first hospital. Today we heard
that the baby has CP.

Can you help me know what questions they may want to ask? Is it possible
the mom was undiagnosed gestational diabetes, since the baby was so
large? would that have contributed to the problems? Does CP cause
hypoglycemia or vice versa? Should they consult a lawyer?

In the mean time, I guess just coming to terms with the CP and waiting
to see if it is mild or more (not sure how long it takes to know that)
will be a lot for this family to deal with. I didn't even discuss
breastfeeding with my friend tonight, so maybe this is off topic. I
welcome input about what breastfeeding issues might be complicated by
the CP and how it might benefit this baby. (now I am back ON topic,
right?)

Thanks again for your help,
Wendy
post-partum doula
western Massachusetts

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