Hello to all,

I was hoping for some information concerning weight gains for premies.   I 
have a mom who gave birth 1 month early via emergency C-Section as the cord was 
wrapped around the baby's neck.   Baby weighed 5.2 lbs at birth, 4.6 lbs at 
discharge.   At 4 weeks baby was 4.15 lbs.  Doctor was going to start 
supplementing if weight did not come up at next check.   Baby was only nursing every 3 
to 4 hours and sleeping through the night.   I made the usual suggestions to 
mom.   Baby was weighed 4 days later---and was 5.3 lbs--only breastmilk.  Doctor 
was still not happy.   Baby is now 6 weeks and mom will be going in for 
another weight check.   Mom is certain baby is still gaining.   I was happy with 
the weight gain over the 4 day period, but as this is a premie, I am not sure 
what is expected or desired for weight gain.   I was hoping for some information 
to help this mom. 

Thanks.

Regards,
Gloria Thai--who has enjoyed an unusally snowy day in Porcia, Italy.

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