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Father of a 4 yr 6 m old girl3 years ago
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#asktheexperts Hi Dr, How to make our preterm baby gain weight? Her birth weight was 700g and born at 7th month. Now she weighs only 6.5 kg. Her current diet includes powered food made of nuts, Dexolac Hi-Kal, Banana, mother feed. Have been using Dexolac for 2 months upon Dr suggestion. Can you please guide us whether should we consult nutrition?

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician3 years ago
A. weight is good. n weight gain too. continue with all.Give mashed boiled Moong Daal, rice kangi. Ragi porridge, rice porridge. Give vegetables such as pumpkin, potato, sweet potato, carrot puree, and fruits puree of pears, avocado, apple, ripe banana, papaya ..
Aditi RanaMom of a 4 yr 6 m old girl3 years ago
A. Hi weight gain is good.. birth weight should be triple in one year.. so dnt worry.. if baby is active and achieving milestones then nothing to worry.. Give home cooked food and add some sweet potatoes, ragi protein rich diet Being a preterm baby’s mother i can understand your concerns..
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