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What is the smallest a baby can be and still be healthy?
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See below:: Healthy babies come in different shapes/sizes. Your pediatrician will monitor growth from the start with weight, length, head measurements. Predictable patterns will emerge: birthweight doubles by 5 months; triples by 1 yr.; birthlength increased by 50% by 1yr. Fastest growth is in the 1st 6 months of age (5-7 oz/week; 1/2-1 inch/month). Slower after (3-5 oz/wk; 3/8 in/mos).
Answered 9/29/2020
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My record: I had the good fortune of following a baby born prematurely at 14 ounces. Mom had severe high blood pressure and baby was delivered at about 28 wks ( to save mom). She was an interesting patient for the years I followed her.I am happy to say she graduated from the honors program at Baylor a few years ago.Things can go bad for these kids, but they can also do well.Each case is unique.
Answered 10/9/2015
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