After spending approximately 40 weeks inside the womb, the average newborn weighs 7 1/2 pounds. Most babies weigh between 5 1/2 and 10 pounds. The average length of a newborn is 20 inches (50 centimeters), with a range of 18 to 22 inches. The average head circumference (the distance around the head) is 14 inches (35 centimeters).
Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium are the most common probiotic bacteria. The Lactobacillus genus has 18 different bacteria strains, while the Bifidobacterium genus consists of eight strains.
Probiotics are bacteria that line your digestive tract and support your bodyâs ability to absorb nutrients and fight infection. There are actually 10 times more probiotics in your gut than cells in your body! Your skin and digestive system by themselves host about 2,000 different types of bacteria.