Question
After a baby is born, parents are very concerned about their child’s health, especially when the mother has high blood sugar issues during pregnancy. Parents may wonder whether their baby needs a special blood sugar test after birth and how to determine if the baby has symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Answer
After a baby is born, if the mother had high blood sugar issues during pregnancy, doctors usually recommend that the baby undergo a blood sugar test after birth to ensure the baby does not have hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia may cause the baby to appear pale, drowsy, and hard to wake up. However, in the first few months after birth, a baby’s personality and behavior patterns may vary, and parents do not need to be overly concerned. If parents are worried about their baby’s health, they can take their baby to a pediatrician for a comprehensive health check-up.