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  2. Birth weight - Wikipedia

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    Baby weighed as appropriate for gestational age. Birth weight is the body weight of a baby at their birth. [1] The average birth weight in babies of European and African descent is 3.5 kilograms (7.7 lb), with the normative range between 2.5 and 4.0 kilograms (5.5 and 8.8 lb). [2]

  3. Infant - Wikipedia

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    In developed countries, the average total body length of a newborn is 35.6–50.8 cm (14.0–20.0 in), although premature newborns may be much smaller. The way to measure a baby's length is to lay the baby down and stretch a measuring tape from the top of the head to the bottom of the heel.

  4. Small for gestational age - Wikipedia

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    For example, with a 35-week gestational age delivery, a weight of 2,250 g (4 lb 15 oz) is appropriate for gestational age but is still low birth weight. One third of low-birth-weight neonates – infants weighing less than 2,500 g (5 lb 8 oz) – are small for gestational age. [citation needed] There is an 8.1% incidence of low birth weight in ...

  5. Growth chart - Wikipedia

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    The height, weight, and head circumference of a child can be compared to the expected parameters of children of the same age and sex to determine whether the child is growing appropriately. Growth charts can also be used to predict the expected adult height and weight of a child because, in general, children maintain a fairly constant growth curve.

  6. Postpartum Weight Loss: 3 Steps to Get Started (& More Tips ...

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    1. Eat Nutritious Foods. A healthy eating plan is the cornerstone of any weight loss journey. Eating nutritious foods can also help you avoid postpartum weight gain. Opt for whole foods full of ...

  7. I deliberately left my baby's weight off her birth ... - AOL

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    While I’m well aware, having been born over three months early and hovering just under two pounds (880 grams), that weight is one of the key indicators of health for newborns, I couldn’t help ...

  8. Child development stages - Wikipedia

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    Newborns typically lose 7–10% of their birth weight in the first few days, but they usually regain it within two weeks. [17] During the first month, infants grow about 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 3.8 cm) and gain weight at a rate of about 1 ounce (28 g) per day. [17] Resting heart rate is generally between 70 and 190 beats per minute. [18]

  9. Child development - Wikipedia

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    Physical growth in stature and weight occurs for 15–20 years following birth, as the individual changes from the average weight of 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) and length of 50 cm (20 in) at full term birth to their final adult size.