Newborn loses how much weight in first week?: (A) 5-10%, (B) 1-2%, (C) 10-20%, (D) None
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' i.e., 5 -10% Weight loss in neonateso It is expected that newborns will lose some weight in the first 5-7 days of life. A 5% weight loss is considered normal for a formula-fed newborn. A 7-10% loss is considered normal for breastfed babies. Most neonates should regain this lost weight by days 10-14 of life.