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Breastfed infants may lose up to 7%-10% of their birth weight during the first 4 to 5 days of life, and typically regain birth weight by at least 2 weeks of age. A more rapid weight loss in the first days after birth or delayed weight gain would mandate further assessment and intervention.
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It is essential to observe feedings if there are nutritional or growth concerns.
Weight Gain in Newborns
It is very important to monitor weight gain for all infants. <span>Breastfed infants may lose up to 7%-10% of their birth weight during the first 4 to 5 days of life, and typically regain birth weight by at least 2 weeks of age. A more rapid weight loss in the first days after birth or delayed weight gain would mandate further assessment and intervention.
Reminders
When monitoring a newborn infant, it is helpful to compare the birth weight and the discharge weight with the current office weight. Remember, some d Summary
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