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Good day dr. my baby girl was 2.9 kg with birth. she is now 16 week and weigh 4.3 kg. i am worried she underweight. she is a breastfeeding baby. please advise.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh
Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 38 years experience
Growth chart : If she is otherwise healthy,your pediatrician will track her weight,length and head circumference at each visit. If she is experiencing recurrent infections, testing is available to rule out chronic conditions such as an immune defect.
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