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Guardian of a 2 yr 4 m old boy2 years ago

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why my child is not gaining weight... at birth3. 165 and after 35 days he is 3.400....he had an jaundice at birth and he is under phototheraphy... what is the reason??

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ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist2 years ago

A. Hello mom jaudice is quite common among new borns and the treatment as mentioned please let it happen , later make sure the baby is exposed to morning sunlight

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