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Weight Gain concern
My baby is 26 days old. His birth weight was 2.44 kgs. And his today's weight is 2.7 kg. Is my child not gaining enough breast milk? What should be the ideal weight gain
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Dr. Harit Bansal
Pediatrician
17 yrs exp
Sonipat
This is the ideal weight gain don’t worry
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Dr. Savita Chaudhary
Pediatrician
31 yrs exp
Gurgaon
For first few days afterbirth, child loses around 7 to 10% of birth weight . Thereafter, child starts gaining weight at the rate of 20 to 30 grams per day. The weight is to be measured monthly to get a clear picture particularly in the very first month when the increase in weight is inconsistent. Having said that , do ensure that baby is exclusively breast fed . Adequately breast fed baby normally wets 4 to 5 diapers a day and sleeps well.
Next Steps
Wait for few more days and feed the child on breast milk on demand. Keep a watch on urine output .
Health Tips
Do not stress as this might affect the quantity of breast milk .
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