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Doctor insights on: Is It Normal For My Newborn To Be Losing Weight

Depends : You didn't mention how many days old the baby is. Babies can lose weight in the first 7 days of life, then should get back to birth weight by two weeks. At this point baby should be gaining a half ounce to an ounce daily. Hope this helps! ...Read more

ALL babies do: This is a normal process in newborns. They body is made up with more water than older babies and this is mostly water weight loss. Normal babies lose up to 10% of their birth weight in the first few days, then get back to birth weight by 7-10 days of life, and then gain about an ounce per day or a pound every two weeks. If you are in those ranges, then you are alright. ...Read more

This is normal: Babies lose 5-10% of their weight the first week. Most babies regain their birth weight by 10 days of life. ...Read more

Thanks for asking!: Babies can lose hair on the back of their head by rubbing their head on the crib or bassinet. ...Read more

Newborn hair.: Stated simply, it is normal for newborns to lose the hair they were born with. The hair loss can occur on any part of the head, or even the entire head. Any distribution can occur and still be considered normal. ...Read more

Not sure: Weight loss may come by limiting food intake, exercising, taking certain drugs, gastric surgery procedures -- and also temporarily via laxatives or diuretics. None of these are "practicing bulimia, " but they vary in healthfulness and sustainability. Certain medical illnesses can cause rapid weight loss also. It would be helpful to check in with your physician about what's happening with you. ...Read more

Unexplained wt loss?: 5'5" and 141 is normal weight. Losing weight for no good reason? See md. If "healthy foods" are low fat, low calorie, then may have an explanation there, especially if recent diet change. Otherwise, could be due to thyroid, infection, inflammation, problems with gut, digestion, etc. See md, bring diet history (3 days), get examined, maybe get tests. ...Read more

Weight or implants: Gain weight back or have implants. If choosing implants be realistic about your weight. Most people put back the weight they loose plus a little which would make you too large. ...Read more

Probably: As you are losing fat, you are feeling things that you could never feel before. Most all of us have firm accumulations of fat called lipomas or benign cysts within our subcutaneous tissues under the skin. Keep track of the lumps and make sure they don't seem to be enlarging. They should also be painless. Any questions? Have your doctor take a look at them. Good wishes:) ...Read more

Yes: Alcohol is caloric and weight loss is common after stopping alcohol. 10 lbs in 4 months is not excessive. If you are still above your ideal weight, keep it coming off! ...Read more