A new born can lose up to ______ % of birth weight in the first week of life:: (A) 6-May, (B) 10-Aug, (C) 15-Dec, (D) >15
Answer is B. Ans. B. 8-10Normally babies lose 8-10% of weight in the first week of life which is regained by 7-10 days of age. Subsequently there should be a gain of 20-40grams/day.This weight loss occurs due to excessive fluid loss.