Why is a weight curve important?

To see the course of weight gain in a weight curve in an appropriate scale enables you to evaluate the situation quickly and reliably and it verifies the outcome of any necessary intervention. It is very important to mark the weight curve with legends about breastfeeding and any major events and interventions.

How to plot a weight curve by hand?

You can draw a weight curve by hand. For that you need the WHO Standards for boys and the WHO Standards for girls from 0 to 6 months.

How to plot a weight curve with the program LACTDOC?

You can plot a weight curve quickly and simply with LACTDOC, a program for growth monitoring of breastfed babies, especially developed for lactation consultations. Plotting of a curve is described in the following video:

Further helpful information

• More information on Breastfeeding frequency & how to reduce supplementation
  

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