S3 EP5 Is This Normal? Baby Milestones, Weight Gain & When to Worry with Dr Sean Armstrong
Chaos with Karen and CiaraShow Notes
This week on Chaos with Karen and Ciara, we're joined by neonatologist and paediatrician Dr Sean Armstrong for a really informative and reassuring conversation about baby development, weight gain and what is actually normal.
As parents, it's so easy to worry about whether our babies are reaching their milestones, gaining enough weight or developing at the same pace as other babies. But how much variation is normal, and when should we be concerned?
We chat to Dr Armstrong about developmental milestones, understanding growth charts and centiles, weight faltering, and the different reasons babies might not gain weight as expected.
We also discuss when parents can feel reassured, when further assessment might be needed, and how to navigate concerns about a baby's growth without unnecessary panic or pressure.
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