As per sarnat and sarnat staging of Hyhoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE), in which stage neonatal seizures is commonly seen

Sarnat and Sarnat staging of HIE Characteristics Stage I stage II stage III 1. Level of conciousness Hyperactive Lethargic Stupor, coma 2. Muscle tone Normal Hypotonic Flaccid 3. Tendon reflexes Hyperactive Hyperactive Absent 4. Moro reflex Strong Weak Absent 5. Seizures None Common None