🩺 Is 5kg Normal for a Newborn?
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Average birth weight for full-term newborns:
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Girls: ~3.2–3.4 kg (7–7.5 lbs)
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Boys: slightly heavier on average
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A birth weight of 5 kg (11 lbs) is classified as macrosomia, which means:
A baby born with a birth weight of more than 4 kg (8.8 lbs), regardless of gestational age.
🔍 Possible Reasons for High Birth Weight
| Factor | Details |
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| Gestational diabetes | Common cause; may cause larger babies due to excess glucose |
| Genetics | Large parents may naturally have larger babies |
| Post-term pregnancy | Babies born after 40–41 weeks often gain extra weight |
| Previous large babies | History of macrosomic births increases chances |
| Maternal weight/BMI | Higher maternal weight can correlate with larger babies |
| Male vs. female | Male babies usually weigh more, but 5 kg is still high for either sex |
