What should be done if a premature baby is not gaining weight?
Disease description:
My child is a premature baby, over two months old, but the weight isn't increasing. What should I do if a premature baby isn't gaining weight?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
A premature infant's failure to gain weight may be caused by improper feeding or by poor digestion and absorption. Typically, premature infants have relatively weak gastrointestinal function. Parents are advised to feed their baby on schedule, using a strategy of small, frequent meals to avoid overfeeding at one time. It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for relevant examinations and to receive targeted treatment based on the underlying cause.
