Your Pregnancy

See how she grows!

From your baby’s first day, you’ll need to keep track of her weight, length, and head size as these are all indicators of her general health. Babies who progress well are generally healthy, while poor growth can be a sign of a problem.

WHAT NEWBORNS WEIGH

Just like adults, newborns come in a range of sizes. Most full-term babies (born between 37 and 40 weeks) weigh somewhere between 2 812 grams and 4 173 grams. Their average length ranges from 48 to

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