A new born can lose up to ______ % of birth weight in the first week of life:
Correct Answer: 10-Aug
Description: Ans. B. 8-10Normally babies lose 8-10% of weight in the first week of life which is regained by 7-10 days of age. Subsequently there should be a gain of 20-40grams/day.This weight loss occurs due to excessive fluid loss.
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