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I'm Gaining Too Much Weight During My Pregnancy! Help!
Read all 17 responses: "So, my midwife tells me that I'm fine, but I should be very careful about my food intake since I've already gained 25 pounds during ...
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- I don't think you have anything to worry about. I was 138 before I got pregnant with my son and was 191 the day I delievered (53 lbs weight gain). After he was born I...
- I know that Oolong tea helps break down fat so if you drink a glass before each meal it will help. Don't put sugar in it though because sugar effects it somehow and it...
- just stay away from sodas and fried food and you should be fine I am a big girl and was told not to gain any weight during my preg so I didn't and all I did was go for...
6 Month Old Didn't Gain ANY Weight Since Last Check-up
Read all 7 responses: "I took my 6 month old to the doctor yesterday and was completely surprised (and sick to my stomach) to learn that he hasn't gained ...
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- That same thing happened to me, almost exact except my baby had actually LOST weight at his 6 month check. The doctor told me to start supplementing which made me sic...
- Around 4 months is a good time to start feeding solids. This can still be done while breast feeding, by 6 months my son was eating 5 jars of babyfood a day, while sti...
- Don't let the doctor fool you into thinking that formula is the end all be all. If, god forbid, something is wrong then formula certainly isn't going to make it any b...
Advice on Eating for a Slow Weight Gain of 6 Month Old
Read all 8 responses: "I have a question on a topic that I've found has lots of advice and wide normal ranges depending on their children so I'm hoping to ...
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- My daughter was 6 pounds at birth - wasn't interested in eating much then (went down to 5 pounds 10 ounces) and still isn't much of an eater...she is 3 and weighs abou...
- I WOULDN'T WORRY ABOUT IT TOO MUCH AT ALL, UNLESS HER DOCTOR SEE'S SOMETHING WRONG. MY DAUGHTER WAS BORN AT 7lbs 5oz AND DROPPED TO 6LBS AS WELL. SHE WASN'T A BIG EATE...
- Hi M., I'm your extreme and I don't want to alarm you as I'm probably the exception to the normal where kids just grow at their pace. My doctor always said: "babie...
Concerned About Weight Gain
Read all 6 responses: "I never thought I would be writing for advice on this - I have worked my butt off my entire pregnancy to eat super healthy and stay ...
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- Here's another thought. The baby is gaining weight, you are losing weight. The net effect is zero weight gain on the scale. This happened to me also. Up the calori...
- If your baby is measuring healthy just relax. My friend just had twins and at 32 weeks she had only gained 18 pounds. her babies were born at 36 week and they were o...
- Hey J., don't sweat it. I think you are doing fine. that 25 to 30 pound thing is mostly for those who are very thin before pregnancy. If you try to stuff yourself at...
6 Month Old Baby Not Gaining Weight
Read all 23 responses: "Hi mamas! I just took my baby in for his 6 month check up, and he'd only gained 6 oz since his 4 month checkup.
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- I am no doctor, but I say start the solids now. Also, you could suppliment with formula if you are afraid you don't have enough milk. My daughter gained approx. ...
- Hello! You could try supplementing your breastmilk with formula (remember to have someone else feed him). Also, at 6 months he can begin the cereal and jar fruits/ve...
- Real quick- active toddler here.... My son shrank before we recognized I had supply issues while bf-ing. He was born at the 75th and shrank to the 5th (he was losing...
My Baby Isn't Gaining Weight
Read all 18 responses: "My 10 month old son hasn't gained any weight in over a month. Could there be something wrong with him or is he just too active.
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- Has he accelerated his activity level? Usually kids stop gaining when they start walking because they just burn it off. Or if he is a really spirited crawler, he mig...
- All 4 of my kids were slow to gain weight. My youngest was the smallest - 17 lbs. at age one. Their doctor never worried, because they were happy and energetic. My old...
- Your son sounds like my two sons. As long as your son seems energetic, generally happy and pediatrician doesn't seem worried, it sounds as though all is well. L.
My Son Needs to Gain Weight
Read all 19 responses: "My son is 6 yrs old and is only 35 lbs. and thats scary because his 3' 5 in. and so he is fairly tall for his age or within the norm ...
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- Your in a difficult situation. I don't have a child in your situation but I personally have a difficult time gaining weight. I'm seeing multiple doctors for this due...
- My 15 month old daughter is also on a feeding tube (NG). We are in the process of trying to ween her off of it (have been for about 5 months). If we can't get her to g...
- My friend has a son who did fine with gaining weight until he was weaned. Then he kept losing it. She had him tested for allergies, and he is allergic to wheat. Onc...
Need to Gain Weight, Been in Hospital
Read all 20 responses: "Hello, This is no joke, i really need advice on what to eat to gain my weight back from being in the hospital, I have COPD & have no ...
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- Afternoon D.; There is no secret to gaining weight!! The fastest things to bring you weight back are: Ice Cream Milk Shakes with banannas and chocolate Enchilad...
- Hi D., Hang in there! The ice cream is a good idea. Some fattening stuff is: Extra butter popcorn cakes pies cookies Pasta candy Eat more than usual of...
- Dear D.: I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I'm not a psychologist, but I think that the root of your problem is the "hurt that never goes away." I would ...
4 Mo. Old Not Gaining Weight
Read all 28 responses: "My 4 mo. old just had his well-baby check. In the last two months, since his last apt. he has only gained 10 ounces.
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- My daughter (now 16 -- 5' 3 1/2 and 120 pounds) also slowed down around 4 - 5 months. She was full term but just around 6 pounds at birth. I think at age one she was...
- Did your doctor seem concerened? I stopped producing enough milk when my son was 6 months old. I could still express some but not enough and he began to loss weight....
- Was the doctor concerned? Follow your ped's cues -- if they say it's normal, then try to relax. If they want you to try other things to encourage growth, then use thei...
7 Month Old Eats Every 2 Hours Still- and Only 2-3 Oz. Bottles
He is gaining weight and is a very healthy happy baby. If he eats more than 5 oz (which ..... 3 Wk Old Slow Weight Gain (Caught in Breast/formula Conundrum) ...
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- It sounds to me like you have an oversupply (fore and hind milk imbalance) and overactive letdown. Do you feed on both sides every time? Does your son ever have green ...
- No 2 kids are alike...relax! feed him when hes hungry. You said he is healthy and growing...everything will be fine.
- You said it yourself "He is gaining weight and is a very healthy happy baby." Sounds like you have it under control. I think it is normal to think their eating habit...
