I agree with Kel. With DS, I BF him until 1 day I went to the Dr and he said, oh, your baby is Failing to Thrive. I was devastated. So, from that day on, I supplemented with Formula and started solids. DS is happy and healthy, and continued to BF as well as bottle feed, but I wish I had done more research and asking. In essence, DS WASN'T failure to thrive, but because he was under the 'norm' on the weight charts, they figured I wasn't doing enough. Add to that I was 19 and I don't think the Dr's thought I knew what I was doing.
Please remember that the growth charts that a lot of Dr's and hospitals use are based on Formula Fed infants, and BF babies just don't grow like that!
Also, you are a Mum. Pure and simple. Youve done this before, 3 times in fact. You aren't stupid. You will know if your child is unwell, has a bump somewhere, or just isn't right. So, in that light, you will know what is right for your baby. You continue doing what you feel is right and don't let anybody tell you differently. If YOU think your baby isn't gaining enough weight, then you will make the decision to see someone about it and do something.
You will have a happy healthy baby, and that in turn, leads to a happy healthy Mummy.
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