You’re newborn is back for the 1 week weight check, you’ve reviewed the numbers and you have an idea of how this baby is doing, but are you prepared to ask the parent about input and output? How will you reassure them everything is looking good? Or, How will you let them know you have concerns and need to develop a plan of action? 

First, listen with translation

Hi, how are you?

¿Hola cómo estás?

Is he breast or formula feeding?

¿Está tomando pecho o fórmula?

How many wet diapers in 24 hours?

¿Cuántos pañales mojados en 24 horas?

How many bowel movements in 24 hours?

¿Cuántos pañales de popó en 24 horas?

This all sounds great!

¡Todo se oye muy bien!

Your baby is on track to reach birth weight within the next few days.

Tu bebé está a tiempo a llegar a su peso de nacimiento dentro los próximos días.

He has already reached goal weight gain for a newborn, gaining 1 ounce per day.

Ya ha llegado a su meta de peso, de recién nacido, aumentando una onza por día.

-Alternatively-

I'm worried about his weight gain, he is not currently on track to regain his birth weight as expected. Let’s talk about how we can help him. 

Estoy preocupada por su aumento de peso, no está a pasó a lograr su peso de nacimiento como se esperaba. Vamos a hablar de cómo lo vamos ayudar. 

Disclaimer: this program is not meant to teach medicine or give medical advice, if you or someone you know is in need of medical care, please visit your assigned medical provider. 

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