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How to calculate weight gain in baby
For eg: birth weight is 3kg and lost around 300 gms after birth. And gained 400 gms after one month ( ie 3.100kg currently, 20g per day). Is it adequate weight gain?
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From birth weight , at the end of the one month one kg should be gained?
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Ideal weight gain in this age is 20-30grams per day
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
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20 gm per day
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Dr. Amit P Ghawade
Pediatrician
15 yrs exp
Pune
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20 GM per day
After 1 year that weight gain rate will change
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