>I guess I'm going against the grain of responses so far, but I'd be worried
>about a 5 week old that had gained only 1 oz (28 g)/week for the last two
>weeks, especially since the gain appeared within normal for the first 3
>weeks.

I was not implying the stalled weight gain should be ignored, and I  think
it is a reason to  ask questions and observe, *especially* to ensure the
baby's feeding cues are being responded to, and that feeds are not always
marathons without a break of any kind.


>
>I wonder what changed at 2 1/2-3 1/2 weeks? My guess is that something
>different occurred related to breastfeeding management

Yes - my point, too. This is actually probably far more likely than any
underlying health issue, especially as the baby is developmentally and
otherwise ok (as far as can be ascertained).

Heather Welford Neil
NCT bfc Newcastle upon Tyne UK

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