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New born baby not gaining weight
I have 17 days old daughter who was born as 3.1 kg. On day 4 while discharge she was 2.9 kgs and since then she has not gained weight atall. Please suggest if there is any solution. She is purely on breast milk and feed is also adequate for her. My diet is also good and i m drinking enough liquids also. She is too thin, i m worried
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Dear Mother,
It is important to know the birth history and feeding history of the baby before labeling the baby thin.
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Breastfeeding should be continued upto 6 months of age.
If you feel Breastfeeding is challenging you should consult for proper guidance.
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Hi, 10% loss on birth weight is absolutely normal, you can add HMF (Human milk fortifiers) to Breast milk for weight gain , oil (olive or almond ) massages will help
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Ur concern is very genuine, make sure attachment of the baby to the breast while feeding is proper ( can watch video in YouTube about this )
2. Make sure ur child is getting fore milk ( initial watery part of breast milk) and hind milk ( thik part contain more protein and fat ) too.
3. Empty each breast while feeding before offering other breast for feeding
4. ***Make sure ur baby is feed at night time also - most important
5. Many time small baby fall asleep while feeding, simple tickle in the sole wake them up , and complete feeding
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Watch activity urine and stool . Wt monitoring daily once
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Any fever abdominal distension vomitin and refusal for feed should be taken seriously
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.
Check if your milk production is good and if the baby is latching properly.
All babies lose weight in first 10 days Abd then put weight. Wait for a week, if still not putting weight consult nearby paediatrician and lactation consultant
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Dr. Soumalya Kundu
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Kolkata
What's her current weight ?? Initial 10 days of life there's usually weight loss , but after that she should gain
She is supposed to gain weight if feeding is good on demand
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ensure adequate urine output > 6-8 times/day
check the weight again from a nearby doctor
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