Many mothers, while still pregnant, are very worried about the weight of the newborn. They try to eat hard, and meanwhile, weight is gaining. But, unfortunately, the mother herself, and not the baby. The size of the abdomen is in no way related to the size of the fetus. They depend on the amount of water and the size of the fat layer. A direct dependence is also observed on muscle elasticity. If before pregnancy you shook them intensively, then they will hold the stomach stronger and will not allow it to grow too much.
For a long time expecting a wonderful moment of the birth of a baby, newly made mummies are especially eager to find out what is the weight of a newborn child. And some are upset when they hear that the arrow of the scale has dropped below 3 kg. Of course, there are troubled children, but most often these figures do not say anything terrible, but cause excitement of the mother. After all, doctors believe that the normal weight of a newborn is from 2.6 kg to 4.6 kg. But these are just theoretical calculations. Recently, babies weighing less than 2.5 kg are increasingly being born. Many reasons lead to this - poor nutrition, miniature women, physiological features. But if the weight of the newborn is reduced, then you will not be discharged from the hospital until it reaches at least the minimum norm.
Usually the baby in the first days loses somewhere around 6% of body weight. This does not happen to everyone, and this should not be feared. This phenomenon is associated with dehydration, a small amount of milk consumed with excessive activity. A lot of the liquid just evaporates through the skin and with breathing. Such weight loss passes rather quickly, and soon the child begins to gain it again.
Many factors affect the weight of the newborn:
1. A child born before the due date will have less weight than children born during the normal period.
2. An important role is played by genetic features. The weight of the newborn usually corresponds to its length. Therefore, it is not surprising that in tall people, children are born larger, with more weight than parents of average height.
3. At the birth of several babies at the same time, their weight and height, of course, will be less than at the birth of one. This is natural, because for the normal development and placement of them in the mother’s uterus, where there is limited space, the size of future babies plays a big role. And in cases when the mother is pregnant with twins or even triplets, childbirth is often premature. In this case, the weight of the children will in any case be less.
4. It is known that the weight of a newborn is affected by its gender. All things being equal, boys are born larger than girls.
5. Usually second, third, etc. the children of one woman are larger than her firstborn.
6. An important factor is a healthy pregnancy. The birth weight of the baby also depends on this. If during pregnancy a woman adheres to a healthy regimen and eats healthy food, then the baby will be born with normal weight.
7. A great influence on the weight of an infant is exerted by the life of the mother before he is born. Drinking alcohol and constant smoking clearly reduce weight. Also, these bad habits affect the overall health of the baby. Serious consequences are observed in children whose mothers used drugs during pregnancy.
Therefore, it is very important to lead a normal, healthy lifestyle, eat well and observe the daily routine during pregnancy. At stake is a lot - the life, health and development of your future baby.
8. The weight of the newborn is also significantly affected by the general health of both of its parents. Often, diseases of the mother cause an increased or decreased weight of the newborn. It is important to be observed by a doctor and follow all his recommendations. Only in this case can we hope for a stable and healthy pregnancy.