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My baby birth weight is 3 kg now she is 1 month 20 days old and her weight is 3.77 is this normal gain or less
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Your newborn at birth had a normal birth weight. Currently aged 1 month 20 days - weight of 3.77kg . Ideally a normal child with such birthweight would gain 1.2 to 1.4kg with roughly 25-30grms per day. Your child has gained roughly 15 grams per day .
-She is not severely underweight, but her rate of gain is suboptimal; following concerns would be asked for in your child to evaluate better
-Feeding method — breastfed, formula, or mixed?
-Feeding frequency and duration — how often, how long per feed?
-Any vomiting or regurgitation?
-Urine output — at least 6 wet diapers per day?
-Stool pattern — frequency and consistency?
-Is she active and alert? Crying normally?
-Did she regain birth weight by day 10–14? (Many babies dip initially)
Next Steps
-A feeding assessment with pediatrician would help evaluate the reason if no proper weight gain
- If formula fed, check for proper reconstitution of water to powder ratio(prevent dilutional feeding)
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Health Tips
-Regular breastfeeding with proper latch , burping
-Growth chart plotting and documentation to find the trajectory of her growth overtime. This helps in growth assessment
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Hello there, weight gain of your baby is around 15-20g/kg , which is not worrysome. You are doing great. But you should also focus on improving some points if any issues.
1. Proper breastfeeding techniques and latching.
2. Urine output and activity.
3. Your milk supply - drink plenty of water and medications if required to increase your milk supply
Consult online and get prescribed properly for any confusion or any concerns you need to discuss.
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Hii
All newborn baby first 7 days lose weight upto 10%. Then gradually gaining weight 20-30g/day.
Next Steps
so current weight normal
no need to worry
Health Tips
continue breastfeeding
continue vitamin D3 drops
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Usually 20-30gm/day weight gain should be there
Looks like your baby gained 15gm per day it is acceptable only
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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