i went to the doctor yesterday and my baby weight 11 pounds she is only drinking breast milk and she is one month all she weight at birth 7.7 she looks beutifully and is growing to she is 22 in and at birth she was 19 in my question is if this normal my doctor said it was ok but i want to know if this happen to you to
2007-01-03 01:50:34 · 8 answers · asked by user 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
i just wanted to hear other experiences to know what more to expect waxing but i an understand thta maybe your brain dont let you read troughtout enough to understand the real question
2007-01-03 01:55:05 · update #1
i trust my pediatrician my fear its that maybe later she gained more and more and then they put it on a diet
2007-01-03 02:09:15 · update #2
i have heard that when they put babies on diet is really hard for them thats what i fear i never nurse before thats why i want to learn as much i can
2007-01-03 02:11:33 · update #3
It sounds like she is gaining very well!
She's gained 3 lbs 9 ounces in one month! That's FABULOUS! Average weight gain at this age is about 5-7 oz per week. She's well above that!
http://www.kellymom.com/babyconcerns/growth/weight-gain.html
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/normal/newborn-nursing.html
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/enoughmilk-older.html
2007-01-03 01:55:56 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Keep up the good work Mommy! Your baby is gaining perfectly! WAYTOGO.
My DD was 6 pounds 5 ounces at birth and was 10 pounds 5 ounces at 8 weeks and my doctor said it was great!
Your milk is the best thing for your baby. No need to diet or anything.
2007-01-03 10:43:03 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) No pediatrician would EVER put a baby on a diet. If they suggest it, they are quacks!
2) Your baby's growth sounds perfect. Breastfed babies usually are a little chubbier than bottle fed ones. Mainly because there is more fat in natural milk than milk out of a can.
Trust your doctor and trust yourself.
All 3 of my kids were chubby little cherubs until they hit a year old and started walking. They are all perfectly healthy and at perfect weights for their heights.
2007-01-03 10:33:12 · answer #3 · answered by Jessie P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are doing fine. It's normal to have some doubts when you're starting to nurse. I would say that your daughter's weight gain is excellent. Keep up the good work and keep her off of formula -- breast is best!
And... Trust the pediatrician. If you don't have a good relationship with the pediatrician you need to find another one. They generally know best!
2007-01-03 09:56:24 · answer #4 · answered by beckerbuns 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I nursed until my daughter turned 6 months old. She wasn't 11 lbs at 1 mos. but at birth she was 7.14 and 20 inches and around 9 lbs at her one month and 21 1/2 inches. My cousin is nursing and her two month daughter is 13 lbs and 23 inches. So yes...your baby is growing beautifully and its awesome that she's thriving on your milk! No worries and keep up the good work! Congrats and best wishes!
2007-01-03 10:05:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I nursed my premature baby who weighed 5 lb 13 oz at birth. In one month he had bumped up to 7 lbs 13 ounces, at this point I dont remeber his length. Babies all do different things at different times. One month she will gain alot and then the next maybe not at all. Keep up the good work mom.
2007-01-03 09:57:11 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is now 5 months old, and I just started her on solids a few weeks ago, before that, just breastmilk. At her 4 month check up she was 12.8lbs and 22inches......
So your baby is growing beautifully!!!!! You are doing a great job!!!!
2007-01-03 09:55:43 · answer #7 · answered by mrs. ruspee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the doctor said it's ok than it's ok! They know better than we do!
2007-01-03 09:54:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋