06/03/2026
Newborns sleep a lot. That part is normal. But there is a difference between a sleepy newborn and one who cannot be woken for feedings, feeds poorly, or seems unresponsive to stimulation.
In some cases, excessive sleepiness can be one of the earliest signs of a serious birth-related condition.
Our latest article covers what normal newborn sleep looks like, when it becomes a red flag, and what conditions it may indicate.
Read our article here: https://www.malpracticeteam.com/blog/2026/05/can-a-newborn-sleep-too-much-signs-of-excessive-sleepiness-in-babies/