Question
Hi there, my child was born prematurely at 31 weeks, weighing 2.3 pounds. Now, at 55 days old, the baby has been drinking breast milk (frozen and sent to the hospital) in the neonatal intensive care unit. However, there has been no increase in weight in the past two days, and the baby is still being observed in the hospital. How do I address slow weight gain in premature babies?
Answer
The baby is premature, and due to underdeveloped systems, their growth rate is slower. Premature babies have a relatively weak immune system, which is also one of the reasons for slow weight gain. Additionally, staying in the incubator for a long time does not cause any sequelae to the child and actually helps with their growth. I hope this answer is helpful to you. Wishing you and your child good health and happiness. Feel free to contact me with any other questions.