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Do not panic if your baby loses weight after delivery. Newborn babies normally lose 5 to 10% of their birth weight in a few days after delivery. This is because the baby loses fluid after birth. The baby will gain back all the weight after 10 to 14 days after they start breastfeeding.If, however, the baby has lost weight because of a sickness or premature birth, it will take up to 3 weeks to gain back the lost weight.Newborns gain about 30 g per day during the first month and grow about 1 to 1.5 inches in height during the same period.Newborns experience periods of rapid growth at 7 to 10 days and again at 3 and 6 weeks.ewborns gain about 30 g per day during the first month and grow about 1 to 1.5 inches in height during the same period. Newborns experience periods of rapid growth at 7 to 10 days and again at 3 and 6 weeks.
The guidelines for pregnancy weight gain are determined by the Institute of Medicine (IOM). Healthy weight (BMI of 18.5 to 24.9): If your pre-pregnancy weight was in the healthy range for your height when you conceive, you should gain between 25 and 35 pounds. For the optimal growth of your baby, aim to put on 1 to 5 pounds in the first trimester and about 1 pound per week for the rest of your pregnancy.