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| average neonate birth weight |
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| lower limit of no concern for neonate birth weight |
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| weight of heavier neonate to be of concern for maternal illness |
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| 2 variables weight is plotted against |
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| head circumference and height |
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the normal weight loss in newborns after few days of birth
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| lose about 10% of birth weight |
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| 3 reasons why neonates lose weight |
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No longer under the influence of salt/fluid retaining maternal hormones
begin diuresis
voids and passes stool |
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| average monthly weight gain to the age of 6 months |
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| average neonate birth length |
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| location of head maesurement |
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| across centre of forehead, around most prominant position of the posterior head. (Occiput) |
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| average head circumference of newborn |
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