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Baby weight gain issue
My baby is 3 month old.
Her birth weight was 4.2 kg
Day 6 weight was 3.8 kg
1 month weight was 4.6 kg
2 month weight was 5.2 kg
3 month weight is 5.6 kg.
Is this weight increase is normal. She is active but not gaining weight as per standard which is 800 gm for first 3 month.
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Give bf
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I totally understand your concern
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Dr. G. Avinash
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Fellowship in Neonatology
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It’s normal
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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query.
Early consultations can prevent complications.
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Dr Faisal Zoheb
MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn specialist )
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Usually they should be double the weight by 5 months of age .
Just ensure adequacy of breast feeding . And correct any feeding issues .
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Consult physically with Pediatrician
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Dr. Akansha Mittal
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
New Delhi
The only way for weight gain is to give breast milk or formula milk (whichever you are giving) ad-lib on demand.
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