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Infant weight is low
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My girl baby(73days), her weight is 3.5 kg... She is on breast feeding,she passed urine morethan 12 times day. Im worried about her weight... What can i do for her weight gain... Please do the needful...
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What's the birth weight?
If the child is gaining 20gms per day and passing adequate urine ,then no need to worry.
Breast feed adequately keep a watch.
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if you feel weight not increasing at this rate then need to see pediatrician and requires some tests.
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What was her birth weight? Was she preterm? Babies generally double their birthweight in 5 months. If she is passing urine frequently ,10-12 times and is exclusively on breast feed , there's no cause for worry.
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If she is passing urine frequently that is good sign. I doubt you need to worry about weight. Continue breastfeeding and timely vaccination even in lockdown. Government hospital are giving vaccine
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C. Sridevi
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47 yrs exp
Chennai
What is her birth weight. Continue breast feeding
Check her urine routine exam and also for sugar
And culture and sensitivity
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