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Is this normal weight
At birth my baby girl was at 3.1 kg and after 5 days she was at 2.8 kg and now after 53 days she is at 3.5 kg, is this normal or underweight. We gave both breastfeeding and formula.
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Weight gain not present. Need to assess the feeding technique. Measure the milk if giving formula. 15 to 20 min session of breast feeding is sufficient
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A drop in weight is normal in the initial first week . But the same weight as birthweight at 2 months is not normal. I would recommend to increase the frequency of breast feeding and night feeds and consult in person.
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Dr. Alekhya Ravella
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Guntur
Decrease in birth weight till the 1st week is normal. Then on, the weight should gradually increase
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Increase breast feeds
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It’s normal don’t worry . Try to give mother milk
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