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Sir, My baby born last week 14.03.2017 baby is normal delivery wt: 2.265 kg but after one week phototherapy at discharge status wt is 2.035 kg now continue any drops are other medical advice please sir.
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Baby looses weight during first week of life. It is perfectly normal. After about 10to14 days of birth Weight equals to that of birth Weight and then baby gains at around 20to 30 gms per day. If you're baby is taking feeds well then don't worry Hope this helps!
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Usually we expect 7-10% wt loss in first week of life, then baby start gaining it back. By 15 days baby should regain atleast birth weight. Since baby was low birth weight, will need few supplements. Visit local Pediatrician for same.
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