by Tiffany Nash
For weight gain and if you suspect failure-to-thrive, then here are some tips that will guide you.
Gaining Weight
Due to birth of 2 weeks of age, birth weight can be regained.
Two pounds per month or one ounce per day in 2 weeks to 3 months of age.
4 to 6 months of age; One pound per month or one-half ounce per day (should double birth weight by 6 months)
2.5 to 3 times her birth weight during one year of age.
What about Failing to Thrive
There is a difference between slow weight gain and failure to thrive. Slow weight gain means that the gain is still consistent. With failure to thrive, you will see a baby who continues to lose weight after 10 days of life, does not regain her birth weight by three weeks of age, or gains at an unusually slow rate beyond the first month of life. Here are things to watch out for from the mother's and baby's side.
Here's on the mother's side
Poor latch-on, etc. are improper nursing technique
Nature or lifestyle (not enough sleep, liquids, nutritional foods, etc.)
Poor release of milk (related to let-down)
If feeding is too frequent, then this will give the baby an abundance of foremilk and a lack of hindmilk; the latter of which is nutritionally and calorie rich.
Being a slave to the clock and feeding too infrequently.
Forgetting to monitor growth signs.
Physical holding, cuddling, and nurturing.
Infant's side One result is weak sucking
There is improper sucking
Tongue-thrusting, pushing the nipple out of her mouth
Her tongue will form a hump in her mouth with a protruding tongue and it will interfere with latching on.
With tongue-sucking, she will suck her tongue instead of the nipple.
An underlying medical problem (if you suspect something, talk to your pediatrician immediately)
Here's how to get the help you need
Causing a problem with nursing are issues related to latching on or inverted nipples and lactation consultants can be very helpful in resolving such issues. You should allow your consultant to observe your baby nursing and note if there are problems in latching, position, or something else. If a flexible routine is what you have decided to do for your family, then do not allow the consultant to dissuade you from it. Keep in mind that if flexible routines were unhealthy, then NICUs would not use them for the most preemies or most vulnerable of babies.
If you find out that your nursing difficulties are more stressful on you as mommy than what you need or they can't be solved, then you shouldn't feel guilty about switching to a bottle. Therefore, it is more important that your baby receive the nutrition in order to grow and thrive rather than to fit the ideal motherhood of someone else.
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Title: Weight Gain And Failing To Thrive - Tips For Mom And The Baby
Author: Tiffany Nash
Email: uaw@commercepublishing.com
Keywords: Pregnancy,Health and Babies,Health and Pregnancy,Health,Parenting,Home and Family,Home,Family,Parenting and Babies,Parenting and Children,Infants and Toddlers,Infants,Babies,Family Planning
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Category: Babies
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