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My 2-month-old baby is losing weight after putting him on formula milk. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My baby is two months and three weeks old. I have recently put him on formula milk, and he is losing weight. I used Nan Optipro 1. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Suppose the child is losing weight as per the weighing scale. I will suggest you do the following; if the current weight is the same as birth weight or if it is lesser, the child needs to be evaluated physically by a pediatrician for reflux or sepsis or some metabolic i... Read Full »
Why does my baby fail to thrive though he is completely breastfed?
Query: Hi doctor, My baby was born at 37 weeks due to growth restriction. His weight was 5 lbs 3 oz. He was in NICU for seven days due to low blood sugar. He is 7 months old and weight 11 lbs 6 oz. He had reflux issues and lip and tongue tie. It was fixed at two months. The reflux was fine after 5 months o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note that the weight gain of your baby is fine. Normally birth weight doubles by the age of 6 months, which I think it has. As for 7-1/2 months of age, the weight is only a very little bit lesser probably because of reflux issues. Also, babies pass stools either ... Read Full »
My 17 days old daughter is not gaining weight since her birth. Please advise.
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 17 days old today, she was born with less calcium and sugar. She was on IV formula for four days later she developed high bilirubin for which she was given phototherapy. All of this was accomplished within six days after her birth. I have been breastfeeding her but she seem... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. Your daughter is perfectly alright. There is nothing to worry about. Babies lose weight for first two weeks then start gaining. So continue breastfeed and other medicines as advised. Thank you ha... Read Full »