Question
My baby is now 5 months old and a girl. She is breastfed and started on egg yolks and apple juice at 4 months. She grew well for the first few months, but hasn’t grown much since 3 months ago. Her weight has increased, but her height has only gained 1 millimeter in a month. She has poor sleep and excessive sweating. When she was 4 months old, she was examined at the hospital and diagnosed with calcium deficiency. She took cod liver oil, but there was no significant effect. Is this development normal for a child?
Answer
I suggest you take her to a reputable and regular hospital for a consultation and listen to professional opinions. Don’t lose your composure; do your best for your child’s health based on the medical treatment available. However, the prognosis should be discussed with experts in this field. To be honest, as of now, doctors at slightly more professional and regular hospitals are aware of the progress in this area.