This is when babies are usually alert and eager to get to know their mothers. While they may not be very hungry, many babies already know that sucking can be soothing, and they will feel calm and relaxed suckling at the breast. Most babies nurse well from the start. But, some conditions can make the first nursing harder. If you want help, ask for the breastfeeding specialist to assist you.
Many hypoglycemic babies show no signs, however.
Hypoglycemic babies need to eat fairly soon and often. Colostrum, the nutrient-rich first milk, is an excellent food for these babies. If feeding at the breast is hard, colostrum can be expressed and fed with a cup, eyedropper or other feeding method. These feeding methods also can be used to feed formula if a baby must be fed something other than breastmilk. A baby sucks differently on a breast than on a bottle nipple.