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Management of low birth weight of 2.1 kg..protocol for his management..mother had uneventful c section..can he be taken home even though mother is still in hospital

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For LBW baby ,I will suggest for hospital management for initial few days till baby starts showing consistent weight gain.Mothers expressed milk is better than formula feed. ...  Read More

My daughter was born at 37 weeks. But her birth weight is 2.2 kg only. What should be her weight after 1 month.what measures do we need to follow to improve her weight.

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Greetings weight gain should be around 15-20gm /days . Continue breast feeding ...  Read More

36 weeks born 2.1 kg in an uneventful c section..baby cried immediately at birth with good APGAR..can he be taken home while mother is still in hospital

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Yes,you can,but with the precaution instructions given by your paediatrician. ...  Read More

Do babies of low birth weight learn to stand late independently compared to babies of healthy weight of same age? Does body weight matter in achieving motor skills?

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No body weight doesn't matter ...  Read More

Hello doctor...my baby birth weight was 2.3 kg. Now she is 7 month old...what should be the weight of my baby now?

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Greetings it should be around 6.-7kg ...  Read More

Worry about low birth weight , it's only 2.1kg , lactation 6-8 times a day but very little, suggest any formula milk or any thing..

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Hi. You can take tablets like lactare to increase breast milk. Eat healthy food. Relax. Drink plenty of water/ liquids/ soup ...  Read More

Hi, My baby girl was born at 37 weeks with birth weight of 2.6 kgs. She is 23 days old now but not gaining weight. I feel the weight is still the same as birth day. Please suggest if it's normal ?? Or do we need to do something about it ? Any suggestions for mother's diet to help her gain weight ?

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the average birth weight of neonates is about 3 kg. during the first few days after birth, the newborn loses extracellular fluid equivalent to about 10% of the body weight. most infants regain their ...  Read More

Hello doctor...my baby is 9 month 15 day old...her weight is 6.3 kg and birth weight was 2.3 kg...is this ok?

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Hi This is less as compared to normal weight centiles of 9 month 15 days Kindly do teleconsultation with Paediatrician for better assessment and management ...  Read More

Hi Dr, My Twin babies weight at birth was 2.2kg (M) n 1.8 kg (F)... 35 Week delivery After 3 months n 20 days, both weight 4.6kg. All other factors like pee potty are normal n being breastfeed only. Are the weights normal? Thanks

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Yes normal ...  Read More

Baby was born with weight 4.2 kg Day 3 weight was 4 kg Day 5 weight was 3.9 kg Day 17 weight reached 4 kg only Baby is pooping min 4 times a day and there are 6+ wet diapers. Poop is yellow in color. Sometime seedy or cheesy. Baby blood test was normal. Metabolism test ok. Please advise what should i do to increase weight.

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See for latching how baby latching ur breast . Give feeding for 15 min evry time . Give feeding evry 2 nd hrly . If ur milk is not sufficient start formula feed . ...  Read More

My baby was born on 13th feb 20206, 6 weeks earlier than expected and her birth weight was 1.52kgs. She is almost 3 months now (corrected age 1.5months) and her weight is 3kgs. She was also recently diagnosed with laryngomalacia. I wanted to check if the weight gain is normal by 3rd month? She is on combination feeding. She is otherwise an active

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Yes her weight is very less after 3months ...  Read More

Hello all, my baby girl is 11 months old, and her weight is now only 6.7 kgs. While all similar aged around me have crossed 8kgs. Her birth weight was 2.65kgs. Was 5.3 kgs before 5 months, but since then weight gain has been slow. Trying to give her 3 meals with 1 snack. For the last 1-2 months, not eating solids properly, maximum one meal she ea

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Milestones? What all can she do at 11 months? ...  Read More

Hi, my son is now 11 months His birth weight was 3.46 kg and now he is just 8kg He will not triple his birth weight by one year He will reject solids, I need to carry him distract and feed him. Recently he is spitting out food wnever I try to feed him I have tried to reduce his formula intake to 400ml still no use He will never show hunger cues

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Let him self feeds.introduce different textures ,tastes and try to find out what he is comfortable with.do not distract while feeding ...  Read More

Hi Doctor My baby boy birth weight was 2.92kg and now 2 months completed his weight is 5.1kg. Is it good or low? Completely on breastfeed. No formula.

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Yes, the baby is having adequate weight gain. ...  Read More

Birth weight was 4.26 kg , Day 3 weight was 4 kg , Day 5 weight was 3.9 kg Day 10 weight increased to 4 kg , Day 17 weight remain same i.e 4 kg What is the issue here. I am exclusively breast feeding. Baby has 6 wet diapers and 4 poops atleast in a day.

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If ur milk is not sufficient start formula feed ...  Read More

My babies birth weight is 2.8kg now my son is 9months so his weight is7.6kg is the weight at lower side...how much weight should be..please advise

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7.6 kg at 9 months is on the normal side for age. Baby is gaining weight appropriately. ...  Read More

My baby girl is born with 2.71 kgs birth weight. At 5 months she is 5.2 kgs. Is this a good weight. By which month should baby weight double. Pls advise

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Baby weight doubles by 5 months, triples by one year and quadruples by 2 years. At 5 months of age, 5.2 kgs falls below 3rd centile (severe underweight). ...  Read More

Hello doctor.. my baby is 5 months 4days old now... Her birth weight is 3.2kgs ... Now her weight is 6.25 kgs ... Is her weight is low? Our doctor suggested to start cerlac for her due to less weight.. please suggest can I start solids now? My breast milk is also reducing now

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You should wait until 6 months before stating solid food Now her Weight is okay no need to worry about that ...  Read More

My baby born at 37+3 weeks was low birth weight of only 1.94 kg due to severe IUGR. Now at 50 days hus weight is 3.4 kg. Is the weight gain adequate?

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Yes nothing to worry. ...  Read More

My baby is 8 month old. His birth weight was 3.3 kg. Now weight is 7.3 kg. As per my pediatrician weight is at border line. Suddenly from last 1 week he is looking very slim. He is active. What should i feed him for weight gain. He is suffering from cough and cold. Genuine answer plz.

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Hi. There is growth chart where plotting is done. Please follow that chart. Heis borderline but nothing to panic. Please consult online for detailed explanation of complimentary feeding ...  Read More

Good evening doctor, my sister is 24 years old she had recovered from jaundice in September last year, was admitted in hospital for 9 days because of hepatitis a infection and jaundice right now she is having low iron in recent report which is 23mg anything serious , and recent report bilirubin is 0.2 thank you pls reply she stritcly follows good

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Need few more details. Kindly consult ...  Read More

I am a mother of 3 old baby boy my milk supply was very low so I started formula my baby take feeding with spoon not from the bottel he take 60 ml every 2 hour his birth weight was 2.9 kg now he is 6 kg and he is not gaining weight last fifteen days and his formula feeding volume was not increased if I feed him force fully extra ml he vomiting all

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Kindly consult ...  Read More

Baby is 13 month old...He is active and playful..he can walk now without support.. achieving all milestone...his height and head circumference is normal..but weight is 8.500 kg ..his birth weight was 3 kg...his hb level is little bit low that is 10.8...now continuing iron and multi vitamin... His other reports like return count..hpcl..g6pd..lft...a

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Weight gain is ok. Child should triple his birth weight by 1 yr of age. Try to include ghee , paneer and cheese in diet. ...  Read More

In first pregnancy baby growth is slow and pre term delivery bcoz of hypertension, hypothyroidism, urine infection.....then In second pregnancy time baby growth is slow or fast

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Connect please ...  Read More

Low vit d and vit B12. Please suggest the injection , medicine and duration for those medicines . B12 - 144, D3 - 6

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Dear patient please take Tab. MCA --1500mcg --1 tab --OD --30 days Inj. Arachitol --6lkh IU --15 days apart Sac. Calcitrol -60k --Once a week for 30 days Tab. Shelcal -500mg --1 tab --OD ...  Read More

My baby is 9 month old my weight is 8.1 birth weight is 3.250 he's dis normal .pls suggest me how to weight gain of baby .

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Dear Mother Greetings of the day ! 🔴Your complaint and your concern is noted. 🔵To give an expert advice in this case, you have to provide additional ...  Read More

Hello doctor...My baby only breastfeeds. Her birth weight was 2.3 kg. And now she is 4.5 months old, her weight is 5.3 kg. Baby is active but not healthy...what can I do? Please reply

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Greetings according to the age of the baby the weight is appropriate for the age . So need not be worried, continue breast feeding which is good for the baby growth and development. ...  Read More

My baby is 5 months old and weighs 6.5 kg, she needs to put on weight for her cleft palate surgery, how to help her put on weight, she is fed formula milk and ragi porridge and occassional breast milk as my production is low, she feeds on an average 800ml of formula milk everyday, what other items can we feed her to put on weight, I give milk to he

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Every child is different. One child may take 90ml every 2 hours and one child may take 180ml and remain full for 4 to 6 hours. So need not worry. Also weight gain is good. Continue what you are doing ...  Read More

Hi, I have a 19 months kid, his weight is 11 kg. Physically he is very active and naughty. One of the Dr said his weight is low, need to provide tonic. Can you please tell me is there really a need of such supliment?

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You can give him iron and calcium supplements . ...  Read More

I gave birth to baby girl 5 days back... On last usg babys weight was 3.1 +/- 450... But babys weight at birth was 2.6kgs only...is it possible...I am worried...is my baby okay ...paedritician check up done...all is well...

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It’s okay. Nothing to worry about. Ultrasound weight and actual weight can vary. ...  Read More

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