Sweetest_Pink00
07-21-2008, 04:36 PM
How many pounds is a baby recommended to weigh before being able to leave the hospital? I've heard 5 pounds is this true?
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cmarie313
07-21-2008, 07:05 PM
I don't know if there is an exact weight like there used to be but I do know that my daughter was born 6 weeks early and we took her home weighing exactly 4 pounds. Does your child weigh less than 5 pounds?
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AnnD
07-21-2008, 07:13 PM
It depends on the hospital's policy ....that and of course the condition of the baby are all taken into consideration.
Brownie110
07-22-2008, 09:04 AM
my twins were born at 30 weeks and in order for them to be discharged they had to maintain body temp, weight and be able to eat a certain amount..in that being said month later they were discharged weighing between 4-5 lbs....so I guess it depends on the hospital etc...or the conditon of baby
Sweetest_Pink00
07-22-2008, 09:35 AM
Im currently only 33 weeks pregnant right now i was just trying to get some questions answered now so that when im in the deliver room trying to focus i wont have a million questions on my mind. Ive been asking so many questions her and on the pregnancy board...lol just nervous and want to be prepared thanks for your responses.
doodlebugsmom
07-23-2008, 12:09 AM
Its not based on weight at all, though it used to be. The 3 regulations are that they must be maintaining their weight, boy temperature and blood sugars. My son was 4lbs 6oz at birth and 4lbs 9oz when he came home 11 days later.
BabyJulie
07-24-2008, 03:21 PM
My twins came home weighing roughly 4.5lbs each. Their goal was maintaining body temperature, and eating at least 45cc's from the bottle.