Do not be underestimated when seeing a baby losing weight

After birth, your baby will lose a few hundred grams, but if you lose weight in an unstable direction, your baby can increase the risk of disease.

Weight loss after giving birth is a normal phenomenon. However, unlike adults, it is impossible to underestimate the baby to lose instead of gaining weight and you need to find solutions immediately. Why has this situation? Please refer to the following article of aFamilyToday Health .

Causes of weight loss in babies

Not getting enough breastmilk:  It is important that you breastfeed at least every 2-3 hours to stimulate your breasts to produce good milk and provide enough milk to help your baby gain weight.

I don't know how to latch:  When I don't latch on properly, I won't be able to get the amount of milk that matches the required growth rate.

Babies sleep a lot:  Babies sleep most of the day, but babies are also awakened to breastfeed every 2-3 hours. Breastfeeding at this time can be difficult, but it does not allow the baby to receive adequate breast milk.

Delayed mother:  Difficulty giving birth, stress or placenta are the causes of delay in milk production. Newborns will not gain weight until their mother's breasts are full of milk.

Low milk production:  Mothers with physical or hormonal problems such as underdeveloped breasts, polycystic ovarian syndrome , thyroid disease or having had previous breast surgery are unlikely to make them plentiful milk source. If you still don't have milk 4 days after birth, see your doctor for help. In some cases this will be improved.

What can parents do?

When your baby is losing weight abnormally:

Take your baby to the doctor for advice.

Have your doctor check for illness or any other problem that is interfering with your baby's breastfeeding. Maternal infections can make it difficult for mothers to breastfeed, leading to weight loss.

Check your baby's weight regularly.

Keep track of the number of diapers the baby passes each day.

Regularly breastfeed your baby. If your baby shows interest in sleeping, you should wake him up every 3 hours.

Breastfeeding for longer than usual.

If your milk production is not high, talk to your doctor about using methods to help stimulate milk. Certain herbs, foods  or teas are effective in increasing breast milk.

Standard weight of the baby

1. Boys

2. Baby girl