Just have him check the "Breastfeeding handbook for physician", by the AAP and ACOG, 2006. In chapter 8 there is a table 8-II that reports baby girls and boys daily weight gain - actually 30 and 33 g per day in the first month. M. Ersilia Armeni pediatrician, IBCLC Rome (italy) *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome