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What are the long-term effects of slow weight gain pattern in babies?
Query: Hello doctor, I am worried about the weight gain of my baby. She was born three years back and had weight: 7.41 lbs, length 20.08 inches and head circumference 13.78 inches. We started exclusively breastfeeding. On the 30th day appointment she had weight 8.82 lbs, length 22.05 inches, and head circu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The weight of your baby is slightly less. See it is not about the quantity, it is about the frequency of the feeds and the calorie content of each feed. 1. Feeding should be done every two hourly. Even at night. 2. Fortification of the milk can be done by using Sim... 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 »