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Which measurement(s) assess(es) newborn health status after birth?

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The average weight for term babies (born between 37 and 41 weeks gestation) is about 7 lbs (3.2 kg). In general, small babies and very large babies are more likely to have problems. Babies are weighed daily in the nursery to assess growth and fluid and nutrition needs. Newborn babies may lose as much as 10 percent of their birthweight. This means that a baby weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces at birth might lose as much as 10 ounces in the first few days.1 lb. = 453.59237 grams; 1 oz. = 28.349523 grams; 1000 grams = 1 kg.


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