Your home is an investment in living as well as in savings. If neglected, it will pay no dividends. If properly maintained and improved, it will pay a high yield in comfort and usefulness for your family and in avoidance of costly repair bills. Home improvements also tend to raise neighborhood standards and, as a result, property values.
Most full term babies weigh between 6 and 9 lb. at birth. Expect your newborn to lose a little weight in the days immediately following birth. The American Pregnancy Association advises that a 5 percent weight loss is normal for formula fed babies, while a 7 to 10 percent loss is average for breastfed infants.
Adequate newborn weight gain Anticipate up to 10% weight loss after delivery and regain to birth weight by 2 weeks. Weight gain (1 gram = 0.0352 oz) Daily: 20-30 grams per day. Weekly: 150-200 grams (5 to 7 ounces) per week. Infant doubles birth weight in 6 months.