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Baby not gaining weight
Baby had jandience at border line when delivered... was 2.5kg and dropped to 2.22kg after 3 days... on 9th day baby weight was 2.12kg... now the baby is 20 days old and only 2.340kg approximately... is it any serious what can be done for the weight gain of baby??
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most common cause inadequate feeding
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ensure proper feeds , usually every 2 hours around 30ml atleast , plus as much as the baby needs
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ensure adequate meals and fluids to mother, with synchronised sleep with baby, positive thoughts
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Give proper breast feeding and multivitamin
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