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Question: My baby boy was born on 10th August. key stats are : birth wt = 2.96kg, HC = 34 cm, Length = 48 cm at birth.
At 4 weeks and 3 days he weighs only 3.73 kg, HC = 35.5 and length = 52 cm. All these are very low percentile on the CDC chart. Can you please help us understand how can we accelerate the growth. In the last visit the doctor diagnosed a tongue tie also.
At 4 weeks and 3 days he weighs only 3.73 kg, HC = 35.5 and length = 52 cm. All these are very low percentile on the CDC chart. Can you please help us understand how can we accelerate the growth. In the last visit the doctor diagnosed a tongue tie also.
Brief Answer:
Growth is perfectly fine
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns but don't worry. WHO international growth charts are more appropriate than CDC charts for this age group. Also, the trend of growth is more important than 1-2 measurements. So, as per your baby's stats which you provided, he is showing a good growth and there is no need to worry at all.
As for tongue tie, most cases do not need any treatment and children grow normal. Only in severe cases in which tongue is completely bound to the floor of the mouth, surgical procedure named Frenulotomy is required.
Also, I would like to recommend you an exclusive breastfeeding instead of top feeds with breast feeds. This will be more healthy and nutritious. Exclusive breastfeeding will give your baby antibodies to fight infections and will make him immune to many diseases like respiratory problems, diarrhoea, ear infections etc. It also helps in optimal brain growth. Give him on demand feeding.
Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
Growth is perfectly fine
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns but don't worry. WHO international growth charts are more appropriate than CDC charts for this age group. Also, the trend of growth is more important than 1-2 measurements. So, as per your baby's stats which you provided, he is showing a good growth and there is no need to worry at all.
As for tongue tie, most cases do not need any treatment and children grow normal. Only in severe cases in which tongue is completely bound to the floor of the mouth, surgical procedure named Frenulotomy is required.
Also, I would like to recommend you an exclusive breastfeeding instead of top feeds with breast feeds. This will be more healthy and nutritious. Exclusive breastfeeding will give your baby antibodies to fight infections and will make him immune to many diseases like respiratory problems, diarrhoea, ear infections etc. It also helps in optimal brain growth. Give him on demand feeding.
Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
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