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Mom of a 3 yr 7 m old girl3 years ago

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my baby is a late preterm baby.Her birth weight was 2.36 kgs.Now is she 4.96 kgs at 14 weeks.Is she gaining good weight?

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist3 years ago

A. dear mum, your baby has gained around 2.5 kg weight in 14 weeks which is a normal weight gain, do not worry. baby should gain at least 500 grams per month till 6 months.

RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl3 years ago

A. Excellent your child is gaining so I don’t see any problem with the waiting of the child being a pre-term child your child is actually gaining good enough so in this case you do not have to try take stress about weight gain of your childWrite Your Answer Here

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