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Not gaining weight

2022-02-09 14:20:39
My son is 1 month old,he was low birth weight i.e 2.3 kg at 37 weeks..after 1 month his weight is 2.76..is it normal weight gain..he is never content after breastfeed and cries a lot and don't sleep just always wants to nurse..do i need to top feed him
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You need to concentrate on your feeding skills such as how you hold the baby and how baby latches. Weight gain could be better.
Next Steps
Follow the growth chart when you visit Pediatrician.
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Eat well and sleep well.

Answered2022-02-09 14:37:58

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