Thanks,  Cindi, for additional details.

I still do not feel there is anything overtly pathological about this
baby's behaviour, and I would counsel  and support the mother and affirm
her in what she is doing in responding to her baby's needs.

This seems even more important, given the history you share with us.

I base this on the information that the baby is feeding happily, and is
growing well.

**If there was any doubt about this, or if she slept long periods at any
other time, then of course it would be different.**

Personally, I know of no research that would link hypoglycaemia to
overnight sleeping of seven hours in a normal healthy, thriving
3-weeker....but  of course some may exist. The  better-known research looks
at newborns - not sure about the WHO statement on it, as it is not at hand
to check. There may be something in that about older babies.   It is on the
web I think.

I feel I am taking up a minority position, here, though!

But if the baby has had the usual checks (heart, responses, reflexes) and
the mother (who has 4 other children) is not suspicious of
anything.....well, I still think the chances are overwhelming the baby is
fine. Clearly, there is a case for keeping in close touch, however, with
what is happening.

Heather Welford Neil
NCT bfc Newcastle upon Tyne UK

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