My baby girl is 2 1/2 weeks old. She was born at 8 lbs 5 oz and ended up having to stay in the hospital an extra day due to weight loss. She was really just border line of the amount they worry about just short of 10% loss. The pediatrician at the hospital suggested that I supplement with formula after nursing which I decided not to do since I don't want to give her formula. She was discharged the next day since she stayed the same and didn't lose any more weight. I had her at her 2 week appointment and she still weighed the exact same as when she left the hospital. The doctor didn't seem too concerned since she has at least 6-8 wet and poopy diapers a day. And other than that she seems just fine. I feed her on demand whenever she wants to eat which sometimes is every hour sometimes 2 or 3 depends on her. I don't let her go longer than 4 though. Just wondering if this has happened for any one else and it all turned out normal and good or if there turned out to be any other sort of problems. Also, I know that she is getting a good amount of milk since I have pumped and seen how much she can get and her diapers show she is getting it too. Thanks.
Answer on Newborn baby girl not gaining weight...?
If your baby is content, nursing frequently, and is producing adequate wet and dirty diapers, she's probably just fine - particularly if your pediatrician didn't find any reason for concern at the 2 week checkup. It can take a few weeks for babies to start gaining again if they lose a lot in the early days.
My only suggestion would be to make sure she's getting enough of the richer hindmilk. If you've been switching sides partway through each nursing session, you might want to try one side per feeding, or even block nursing (staying with the same side for 2-3 feedings in a row). See http://www. kellymom. com/babyconcerns/gro… for more.
