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Guardian of a 4 yr 4 m old girl4 years ago

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hello doctor, my sister in law gave birth to twin babies at 31 week 5 days of pregnancy on 9th may. both baby were about 1.5kg of weight. weight of both babies is not even 2kg each till now and they have not got a single vaccination. when we should go for the vaccination and how to increase weight???

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Janani ViswanathanMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. If the baby's were born so early then it's pretty normal to be 1.5kg. They have born nearly 7 to 8 weeks early. So while calculating their growth or milestones u have to consider they are premature. When they are around 2 to 3 months old they will be of normal weight (like a normal new born). And they are twins. So there is no need to panic. Pass on this message. Have lot of skin to skin sessions with your baby. This is called kangaroo therapy. Both father and mother can do it. This warmth will greatly help to improve baby's weight. Also while breastfeeding, you can feed longer from one side, so that the baby will get the hind milk which comes later and has higher fat content than the foremilk which comes first.

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