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Low weight gain

2020-10-21 12:01:51
My son is 4.5 months old. His birth weight 2.9 kg. Now he weighs 4.2 kg. He is on exclusive breastfeeding. Is there any issue with weight gain?
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Weight is below the expected weight at present... On 5 months completion baby should have double weight of the birth weight means around 6kg... Kindly recheck latching position.... Need evaluation for poor weight gain.... Monitor urine output...
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Answered2020-10-21 12:31:23

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Weight is less. Baby must double there weight at 5 months.
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Check if you have enough milk to feed the baby and is the baby latching properly
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Consult online

Answered2020-10-21 15:32:05

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