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Newborn weight
My baby was born on July 4th. Her birth weight is 2.8kg. After 2 weeks her weight is reduced to 2.5kg. She was admitted in NICU for low sodium level and given fluids. During that time they have checked lactation and told its good and asked me to feed 2hrs once. After 2 days her weight was 2.7kg. It has been nearly 36 days now, yet to check her weight. Is there anything I'm missing in breastfeeding? How to increase her weight?
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First check weight...if urine output is good and taking good sleep then its usually normal
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Birth weight of 2.8 kg is good weight,10 % loss is expected in first week and baby starts regaining weight then after.
If baby is on exclusive breastfeeding ,active playful and urinates 6-8 times a day assures your feed is sufficient .
Anyway ,you should go for regular follow up to the pediatrician for checking weight gain and other development.
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If ur baby having 8 to 10 times urine days
And u feed ur baby 8 to 10 times per day it’s ok
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If possible do check weight
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If not need to consult
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Dr. Anurag Mohta
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Indore
Some weight loss is very much normal.
Important is to look on urine outout, stool output, sleep after feeds and weight gain
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