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We have a 5 week hold who is exclusively breastfeeding. we have done several weighted feeds, and he is only getting about 2 oz at each breastfeeding session. has normal diaper output and gained 15oz in 19 days. can this be normal? do i need to worry?

Q: we have a 5 week hold who is exclusively breastfeeding. we have done several weighted feeds, and he is only getting about 2 oz at each breastfeeding session. has normal diaper output and gained 15oz in 19 days. can this be normal? do i need to worry?

: Daily weights are not recommended for newborns. Most newborns lose some weight in the first 2 weeks, then gain it back. If your baby is content, and has normal diaper output, then you don't need to worry. Talk to your Pediatrician at the baby's 6 week visit where they will check the weight and discuss growth.

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

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Daily weights are not recommended for newborns. Most newborns lose some weight in the first 2 weeks, then gain it back. If your baby is content, and has normal diaper output, then you don't need to worry. Talk to your Pediatrician at the baby's 6 week visit where they will check the weight and discuss growth.

Dr Bhuvaneswar agreed

Answered 2/3/2022

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A member asked:

We have a 5 week hold who is exclusively breastfeeding. we have done several weighted feeds, and he is only getting about 2 oz at each breastfeeding session. has normal diaper output and gained 15oz in 19 days. can this be normal? do i need to worry?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

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