I find this an interesting thread because I just had the opposite situation 
yesterday.  I had a visit from a mother whose breastfed baby's weight gain 
has slowed down (baby 7 months old!!) and the doctor expressed concern to 
this mother because her weight had dipped on the growth charts.  So Mom 
comes to see me, tells me that her doctor is concerned and wants to keep an 
eye on weight gain.  Baby looks wonderful, great color, very alert, 
developmentally on target, breastfeeds like a champ, gets good number of wet 
and poopy diapers, and has started solids, which she loves!!!  Height and 
weight are at the 5th %, down from the 25th 3 months ago- but 
height/weight are at the 50th%!  After some reassurance, I convinced Mom 
that this baby is growing wonderfully, and that I saw no cause for concern 
with her weight!  Also told mom about how a breastfed baby grows and that 
she would see a slower weight gain.  Thankfully mom's response to me was "I 
was wondering what you would think about this, and I am glad for the 
reassurance".  Ahhhhh!  How nice!

But, banging my head against the wall because how long before this doctor 
recommends formula to "increase weight gain" on a baby who obviously 
doesn't need it!  Interpreted incorrectly, those growth charts can be 
dangerous!

Jamie Huddleston, IBCLC

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