#AskTheExpert hello doc if baby does not gain double the birth weight in 6 months shud I worry .. my LO birth weight was 3.62 she is on BM n HMF with 5ml BM three times a day as doc suggested.. now her weight is 5.20 ,next month she complets 6 months .. m worried about her weight

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#AskTheExpert  hello doc if baby does not gain double the birth weight in 6 months shud I worry .. my LO birth weight was 3.62 she is on BM n HMF with 5ml BM three times a day as doc suggested.. now her weight is 5.20 ,next month she complets 6 months .. m worried about her weight

Accepted Answer

still the weight of the child is within normal limits so kindly do not worry and continue to give breastfeeding and after 6 months you can initiate complementary feeding which might help in increasing the weight

Accepted Answer

Hi Mom 
It will correct soon 
Give adequate feeding from one breast at a time to rich to hind milk which is rich in fat helps to increase baby’s weight 
Give adequate feeding 
Try to keep head up position while feeding 
Maintain hygiene 
Burp well after every feeding 
Do tummy time and cycling movement of legs to relieve gas and constipation