Poor Weight Gain in Pediatrics — Case | General Pediatrics | SMLE Q#18070
SMLE Question #18070
Pediatrics
General Pediatrics
Objective: OBJ-377
Last updated: February 2026
A 4-month-old exclusively breastfed girl is evaluated for poor weight gain. She tracked at the 50th percentile until 2 months ago and is now at the 10th percentile. Parents report she feeds 5–7 minutes per breast and often falls asleep during feeds. She has 5 wet diapers/day and stools every 2 days. Physical examination is unremarkable. What is the most appropriate advice?
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