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IUGR born at 38 weeks
Hello my baby birth weight was 2.6kgs and she is at 8 months now and her weight is 7.1kgs head circumference is 42.5cms and length 67cms. How long it will take for her to catch up like the normal babies. What food I can give and frequency to increase weight. We are vegetarians and I wanted to give egg white and yellow. Also I give avacado, potato,banana nuts, dal and Ragi any other food to increase weight
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Weight and all parameters r gud . Start egg yolk in 9 mnth of age . Remaining foods u can start now
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At current age ,your babies weight, height and head circumference are within the normal range....give atleast 3 meals if your child is taking breastfeeding
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just make sure your baby is achieving the age appropriate milestones in all domains
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get a pediatrician check up done for proper assessment
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Don’t worry, growth of the baby is normal
You can continue giving the same weaning foods (semi solid consistency)
Continue breastfeeding too
Catch up gradually occurs till 2-3 years age
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Consult if needed
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
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Pune
Yes can give.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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Rajkot
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