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If weight loss >10% or they had not regained weight by 3 weeks this would be the appropriate action.
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b
Refer urgently to paediatrics
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They should be offered regular health and development reviews with plenty of support on feeding and development until then.
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Reassure with no follow-up
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<10% of birth weight loss in the first few days is normal. Therefore this would be inappropriate as the baby is otherwise healthy.
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c
Send straight to the emergency department
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This may be considered if the newborn is showing signs of infection such as persistent crying, irritability and fever. However, this child is otherwise well so infection seems unlikely.

This doctor should safety net and say if the baby develops any of these symptoms or weight drops below 2700g to seek medical attention.
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d
Prescribe antibiotics
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A healthy newborn is expected to lose up to 10% of their body weight due to the retention of fluid.

However, should regain this weight within the first 2 weeks. The mother should be reassured and provided support from a health professional about feeding.

Regular health and development reviews should be arranged up to the age of 2 years of age.

If there are no concerns this should be every month up til the age of 6 months, then every 2 months up to 12 months and then every 3 months up to the age of 24 months.
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Reassure with follow up in one month
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Breastfeeding
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Paediatrics
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A concerned mother brings her 2 day old baby to the GP concerned of weight loss.

Weight at birth was 3000g, today he was 2800g.

What is the most appropriate action?
a