Patient's question:
Breastfeeding led to a weight gain of 1 jin 9 liang, 1 liang short of reaching the full target. The height increased by 2 centimeters. However, after two months of only formula feeding due to a lack of breast milk, the child's height and weight are no longer fully meeting the standards. At three months and four days, the baby weighs only 11 liang, wearing very thick clothes and diapers to achieve this weight. What should I do? Moreover, the baby frequently spits up, and thorough checks reveal no issues. Even after taking many appetite-stimulating medications, there has been no improvement.Previous Treatment and Effects:
No treatment.
Desired Help:
How can I help the baby grow stronger and fatter? How can I prevent the baby from spitting up?
Doctor's answer:
Children don't have to be fat to be good; as long as they are lively and don't cry, that's fine. Children grow at different rates, so don't worry about their height. Many times, they grow faster after starting primary school. Besides weight, issues like poor milk digestion need to be addressed gradually. I suggest taking your child to a traditional Chinese medicine clinic for a TCM massage. This can help stabilize their intestinal environment, which is very important besides their good spirits.