Patient's question:
The child has been crying non-stop recently and isn't eating much. How much weight should a newborn gain in the first month?Doctor's answer:
Babies lose weight after birth, typically losing weight in the first half month and gaining it back in the second half month. The more a baby weighs at birth, the more noticeable the weight loss will be, but it varies from person to person. If your baby is eating and sleeping normally, in good spirits, and growing at a normal rate, there should be no problem. If your baby was born underweight but is in good health, weight gain will usually be significant in the first month.