How long do hospitals leave healthy, full term newborns who aren't feeding before
testing them for hypoglycemia. I can find lots of papers on what is normal
levels of blood glucose but nothing back a step - about when to test. Some
places seem to routinely test at about 4-6 hours and other places say don't
get worried if the healthy baby isn't feeding for 48 hours. So that's a big
difference in practice. I need some reference, someone's protocol, something
written down about the 'accepted' length the baby can be left alone. 

Thanks!

Stephanie Dupras
Breastfeeding Counsellor, 2002 IBLCE Candidate
Montreal, Quebec (Canada)
Mom to Olivia, 22½ months and Nicolas, almost 6 months, happily tandem nursing!

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