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Mom of a 4 yr 5 m old boy4 years ago

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Hi, my baby is preterm baby who 25 days old, by birth1..5kg and reduced to 1.2 due to nicu then discharged and after 2 weeks he gained only 1.4 kg. even breastfeeding give every 2 hrs. please suggest how to increase weight

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ExpertDr Priyanka KalraObstetrician and Gynaecologist4 years ago

A. well ask doctor to plan a formula too if need be. see only the doctor who can see you in person can judge what is the right status. best to trust her

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RashmiMom of a 11 yr 2 m old girl4 years ago

A. Ma’am Have patience if your child becomes even 6 to 6 1/2 kgs by second month completion that means your child is gaining decent weight need not worry about it for initial one losing about 500 g is a very common thing but over the period of the weight increases its fine as of now I don’t think so you need to worry about it

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