Premature baby born at 8 month of delivery is losing weight day by day. What should be done to increase weight of baby. Baby is 1 and half week old only. Plz help

1 Answer

ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist3 years ago

A. Hello dear parent Don’t worry The baby will lose atleast 10% of the body weight in the first 15 days and there after will start gaining 15-20 gm per day

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