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Preterm baby NICU stay
Hi,
My baby boy was born in 30 weeks.
Since then he is in NICU now he is of 4 weeks (34 week).
He is on mother feed (22ml/ 2 hour).
Not on any other medicne.
Birth wgt eas 1.49 now his current wt is 1.43
No breathing or other issue.
I want to know when he can come home from NICU.
Thanks
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wt should be at least more 2.5 kg. no jaundice, and is taking feeds well. Please leave it to neonatologist. You don't take any decision.
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The baby seems to be fit for discharge as per the information given by you.
If mother is comfortable in giving feeds to the baby and baby is showing steady weight gain over 3-5 days, baby can be discharged home at this weight and gestation.
Discuss with the neonatal team taking care of your baby and based on their decision, discharge can be planned.
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Discuss with the doctors taking care of the baby.
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If baby report are normal
Complete cource of medicine
Baby taking breast feeding or spoon feeding & gaining weight
Mother is confident
Then we can take home
If more concern then please do connect online
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