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Mom of a 3 yr 11 m old girl3 years ago

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my 3 month old daughter weighs only 4.5 kgs and she is exclusively breast feed... then why is she not putting on weight

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ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist3 years ago

A. What was the birth weight of the baby? If the baby is not gaining around 25 to 30 g per day and if the weight gain seems less then consult the doctor because it should be evaluated furtherWrite Your Answer Here

Author of questionMom of a 3 yr 11 m old girl3 years ago

A. at birth my daughter was 3.5 kg

Kalindi BhavsarMom of a 8 yr 2 m old boy3 years ago

A. Hi mommy Take healthy protein rich nutritious food including fenugreek ajwain butter to increase your breast milk avoid stress stay happy it also help to increase your breast milk you can take lactogen tablet to increase bm Burp well after evey feeding by holding your baby in straight right position and wait for burping atleat ten minutes

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