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Baby age 2 month and under weight
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y baby age is 2 month..her weight is 3kg . But her weight is less than normal. Normal weight is 4 to 6.5kg. Birth weight is 2.75kg. What should we do. . Should we give her formula milk?? she is on breast feeding totally. She is born via c section.
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First hv to look for proper attachment n latching during breastfeeding, then frequency , baby shd b fed on one breast at a time.....if these r normal get ur child checked by a pediatrician to rule out sepsis with UTI, cardiac abnormality, lactose intolerance.....If sepsis is ruled out can add a iron supplement...
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you have to discuss with pediatrician. about frequency and quantity of breast feeding 1st. please visit a doctor
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Need to discuss, weight gain less than expected 4kg at least
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