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Hi doctor , I want to weight gain after delivery . So what should I do for gaining weight. Because after baby birth my bleeding is going on . That's why i feel a lots of weakness as well as pain in my body. So please I need your help...

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Take protein and iron rich foods. ...  Read More

I had a normal delivery in August 2016. My current weight is 71 kg and height is 5'2". I gained about 12 kgs . Can I take zerofat a tablets for weight loss? I'm breastfeeding my baby who is 8 months old.

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Take high fiber low fat diet. Drink lot of water everyday. Take small and frequent meals at regular intervals of 2-3 hrs. ask me directly for detailed diet plan. ...  Read More

I was under c.section for my delivery as there was no sufficient water for baby inside. Now I gained weight of 75 kg. My friend suggested me to take HERBALIFE NUTRITION FOOD. It's a kind of milkshakes as breakfast. Where it is trustworthy?? Whether any side effects of this product?? Pl help me Shall I start with this product??

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Hi, weight gain after delivery is quite natural. You can lose this weight easily with our customized diet packages. We cannot say much about Herbalife products but many clients have come to us who sa ...  Read More

Hi doc,i hv a baby of six months.i had cesarean delivery.after delivery i am contunuosly loosing my weight.during pregnancy my weight ws around 58kg & nw its only 43kg.plz provide me a diet chart so that i can gain weight.iv become skinny and dnt like myself.feel so embarrased becoz of this thin body:-(.plz help me out.Thanx.

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Hi, send me u r detail history and reports on shilpa.nadematgmail.com so that I will help you personally, (it's @after nadem) ...  Read More

Hi,after delivery i gaind lots of weight. I had a c section delivery ,7 months completed .can i start skipping and cycling from now. Any tips to reduce weight. Please suggest me .

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you need to consult dietician nearby ...  Read More

I've put on too much weight after delivery...I've delivered on august in this year...can I start exercising now..??...if not then when can I start ...??

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Yes u can ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, am a working women & I have 6 months old baby and feeding my baby daily along with some supplements. I had undergone C-SECTION. I am 5 feet 8inches tall and before pregnancy I was 74 KGS. Now after delivery I have gained lot of weight and I feel am still increasing. Bcoz I had become 84 KGS & now am 89 KGS. I myself have milk

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Hi there..First and foremost you must understand losing your weight is a very gradual process. You should have strong determination and patience if you want to lose weight. And it cannot happen sudden ...  Read More

My wife weight is increased during pregnancy and I want to know how to loose weight now after baby delivery diet plus exercise please guide

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Consult dietician ...  Read More

Hi all Post delivery my weight got reduced But again it got increased I am going feeding my baby also Can i have green tea or honey and hot water while feeding my baby Kindly suggest some exercise

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Breastfeeding is an exerting process. So there is more calories burning. But as you start weaning baby you also have to Restrict your calorie intake. Yes you can have 2 cup of green tea if you still ...  Read More

Doing exercise, going walking, is not giving me good results I need a good diet plan but it should be my regular foods not a new plan & I need to know what Crt exercise will reduce weight & a week fully I do exercise then I gained 5 kgs extra then i stopped doing exercise... how it is possible sometimes I think I have diastasis recti... I

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Hello, Greetings from Dietitian Souvik Chakraborty, I can understand your concern about healthy diet, for getting excellent results in diet plan, you need to follow some golden rule of healthy diet, ...  Read More

My baby girl age is 3momth 23days today..her birth weight is 2.55kg..now today her weight is4.5kg..is it normal?why so much less weight gain?pls help

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Weight gain per month is around 800 Gm to 1 kg till 6 month of age ...  Read More

My baby is 4 month load... In 3 month he have 6.200 kg wight.. In 4 month complet he have 6.400 weight.. Only200 gm incresing is it normal???

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Greetings. A 200g weight gain over a month is lower than the typical expected average of 400g to 600g for this age. However, infant growth often happens in sporadic bursts, and an overall weight of 6. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am a 32-year-old female, height 156 cm. My weight was 58 kg until March 2025, but it suddenly increased to 63 kg. Despite reducing sugar, exercising regularly, following diets, and trying home remedies, I have been unable to lose weight. I have had severe constipation since my pregnancy 8 years ago, along with bloating and abdominal

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Thanks for trusting Ayurved and choosing to take full charge of health and fitness. Hopefully u rechecked Thyroid function tests Sr insulin And cholesterol PCOS is syndrome of stress and leisure a ...  Read More

I followed a weight gain diet for many days I gained 10kgs - 43kg to 53kg Now if I come back to my earlier habits like 3 meals a day - lunch - 300g rice dal egg Dinner - same Brkfast - 60g sattu milkshake Is it enough to maintain that weight or will I start to lose.. Please sir/ma'am I am very confused..

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Hi this s Dietician sheetal here Yes, u hav to maintain with physical activity also U want to loose Weight r gain weight May i knw ur height ...  Read More

Is it possible to gain weight or muscle by eating 3 meals a day.please help sir/ma'am. I eat Sattu milk shake as breakfast Lunch - rice dal and 1 omlette Dinner 4 rotis with vegetables or dal.. Is it possible to gain weight on these foods.

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Take more protein, vegetables and good fat... Banana everyday ...  Read More

Sir and Ma'am, Was on nexito 20,tapered and currently on nexito 5.Weight gain is the issue, pls suggest any other SSRI with no weight gain. Regards

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Weight gain can occur with escitalopram (Nexito), especially with long-term use. However, the choice of an alternative antidepressant depends on your diagnosis, current symptom control, previous respo ...  Read More

I am a 26-year-old female. Currently working in bank. I have been experiencing low appetite for quite some time and often do not feel hungry. I want to gain weight, but despite trying to eat properly, I am unable to gain weight. Sometimes I also feel weak and low on energy. Please suggest what could be the reason and whether I need any tests or tre

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Can provide proper diet plan for weight gain. Kindly consult and let me know height and weight. Thank you ...  Read More

My 9 months baby's weight is not increasing properly. His birth weight was 3.6kg, and now, at 9 months, he is 7.2 kg only. He is on breastfeeding and solid food. Not on formula milk. He has always been on the below or lower side of the normal weight chart. His height and milestones are normal. What should I do to increase his weight?

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Don't worry! His weight has doubled from birth and he is hitting all milestones — he is a healthy, lean baby. Just make his food more filling — add ghee to every meal, give banana, egg, pa ...  Read More

I have 10 months old baby.. she is 7.5 kg weight only..birth weight 3.1.. how to increase her weight.. what are the foods can I give please suggest..

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Weight is Gud . Don’t worry Give fruits and vegetables more like Apple puree … Palak rice and Kichidi with dal carrot beans ….. Continue breast feeding . ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with pcod but i am not on any kind of meds, but i am having hard time dealing with it. I am unable to sleep at night, after getting up i am still tired, mood swings, intrusivr thoughts and what not. I have gained a lot of weight and want to start with supplements which can help me manage my weight and pcos

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PCOD can affect sleep, mood, weight and energy levels due to hormonal imbalance and insulin resistance, so your symptoms are quite common. Along with lifestyle changes (daily exercise, weight control ...  Read More

Iam eating veg nov neg and protein powder but no weight gain Doing some exercises also Why my life Is very like this Why iam not able to increase weight Current weight 54 age 26

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Hi Please do a blood test and check for thyroid levels, diabetes profile, iron Vitamin D and B12 levels. What is your height? If everything in the blood report is fine, then you have to look at nu ...  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

My baby is 2 month 1 week old she has gained 200 grams in 15 days is it less should I start top feed

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That is fine.Continue breastfeeding on demand only.Formula feeds easy to give but future immunity issues are there .Avoid it as weight gain is good.And follow your Pediatrician opinion on regular basi ...  Read More

Hi, I am facing issue to reduce weight, my face is became round which is making me depressed..I don't eat much still gained lots of weight, I walk other than that no exercise I am able to do..because I get body pain ,tiredness ,breathless feeling..I really want to lose weight please help me out ..I have pcod/pcos issue. No thyroid, nothing I have ,

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

My baby birth weight -3.190 kg 45 days - 4.960 kg 77 days - 5.620 kg 101 days- 5.950 kg Is it normal ? I m worried as the weight gain has decreased

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Kindly consult once for discussion ...  Read More

My child is 6 year old (girl). She hits all milestones on time and is active. Birth weight was 3.11 kg but we have faced struggle in weight gain in later years. Her appetite is much better now. She eats nutritious food and loves fruits and vegetables.  Not a picky eater. Currently she is only 15kg and 108 cm in height. We try to include more p

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For 6 yrs girl 15kg expected weight should be 18-20kg Possible causes : Inadequate calorie/protein intake Recurrent infections Worm infestation Malabsorption Chronic disease (rare but important) Wh ...  Read More

I'm 17 year old and my weight is 38 kg I want to gaing weight also I feel low and my skin also look. Too dull with dark circle (mai diet bnate but phir follow nhi kr paate ache se)

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Being underweight at this level can sometimes involve anemia, thyroid issues, or deficiencies (like iron, B12, vitamin D 1. Eat more calories—but the right kind Carbohydrates: rice, chapati, oats, po ...  Read More

I want to weight -gain but I can't anymore.. Can I take Ayuvya i-gain tablet ?is it suitable for me?

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Tablets are not a solution. It's only in addition to a balanced wholesome diet that tablet can help . Regular balanced meals with a balance of excercise and rest will help you in the long run . Book a ...  Read More

Hello doctors... I have 32weeks 5days premature baby. It's been 21 days for today. She is now 35 weeks. Is it possible to preemies gain weight 100g to 200g per day?

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Not per week . Per month 300 -500 gms . Continue breast feeding Warm care ...  Read More

My baby birth weight is 3 kg now she is 1 month 20 days old and her weight is 3.77 is this normal gain or less

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Hii All newborn baby first 7 days lose weight upto 10%. Then gradually gaining weight 20-30g/day. ...  Read More

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