Patient's question:
My baby was born weighing 6 pounds and has been exclusively breastfed. The child generally sleeps well during naps, and now they are over 50 days old. During this time, they had some colic and had two episodes of diarrhea. I have measured their weight now, and it's around 9.2 pounds, which is an increase of more than 3 pounds. Is this considered slow growth? Should I go to the hospital for a thorough check-up right away?Doctor's answer:
From the situation you described, your child was born weighing six pounds and is now about 50 days old, with a weight of over nine pounds. The weight gain has indeed been quite slow. If your child experiences slow weight gain again at this time, the first thing to check is the amount of breast milk and whether thyroid function tests were conducted at birth. The best course of action would be to go to the hospital for a follow-up visit.This is the advice for the question "My baby was born weighing six pounds and has been breastfed," and I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!