Hi..my lo is a total breastfed baby since birth. she has at least 6 wet diapers a day but her weight gain is very slow. currently 17 weeks and weighing only 5.3kg. I don't feel any pain at all during and after breastfeeding but I notice that my nipple misshapen. I tried making my lo open mouth bigger to achieve deeper latch but it my nipple still ends up misshapen. Is my lo not getting enough milk thus the slow weight gain? it also doesn't help that she's a very active baby.

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You can check her weight against the baby book. Usually, at 3 months, there is a growth spurt. But with some babies it is not dramatic. Every baby is different after all. If the weight gain is steady and still within the curve, then it is fine. You should only be concerned if there is a dramatic drop in weight.

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