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Hi Sir\Madam, My Baby Girl Is Now 2 Months 5

Posted on Wed, 18 Mar 2020

Question: Hi Sir\Madam,
My baby girl is now 2 months 5 days old. 15 days back she had fever and got cured but her milk intake is reduced. And from last 3 days she s not drinking at all . She s latching only 2-3 mins for every 3-4 hours. She s exclusively breast feeding . Having 10-15 times urine. Not pooping.

Trying to feed milk with spoon, bottle but she s refusing.
Please suggest

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like recovering viral illness

Detailed Answer:
I understand your concern.
I think from what you describe I feel that this could be recovering viral illness.
But as her urine output is good - I do not think there is anything for you to worry about.
I think she will take 2 - 3 weeks to completely recovery pleases.
Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (47 minutes later)

Thanks for your reply sir..
But she is hardly taking only 2-3 mins feed for 3-4 hours gap.
And while feeding She s getting irritated And pushing herself upwards my lap.
Her weight gain also is very slow

Birth weight: 2.75 kg
Weight in 1st month : 3.7 kg
Weight in 2nd month(before fever): 4.2kg
Weight post fever: 4 kg

She s not at all hungry and I am very much worried about her weight gain too along with feeding intake. Please suggest

Thanks,
Priyanka

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
In fever and recovery intake will be less

Detailed Answer:
During fever and convalescence period usually intake will be less.

I suggest you wait for a week and if still no weight gain and the increased urination is persisting, thrm get her examined by her pediatrician please.

I think in all probabilities she will improve.

Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (44 hours later)

Hi sir,
Could you please advise what formula can I introduce to my 2 month old kid as my bm is not sufficient .
Also how can I make my kid used to bottle and formula as she s not drinking any milk either mine or formula either bottle or spoon.

Please advise

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Any infant milk formula is the same

Detailed Answer:
Hi... any infant milk substitute will be the same.
As far as energy requirements is concerned everything is same.
Bottle feeding should definitely be avoided.
You need to give by either spoon or paladey.
Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad