Beware of gaining too much/not gaining enough weight!
Gaining too much weight during a pregnancy will make you susceptible to pregnancy induced hypertension. However, recent trends have been seeing mothers-to-be that are too slim. It is said that not gaining enough weight will result in not only a smaller infant but also makes you susceptible to lifestyle related diseases. In any case, weight control during gestation is very important.
How much weight gain is normal during pregnancy?
The weight a pregnant woman gains until birth mostly consists of the weight of the infant (fetus), placenta, amniotic fluid and blood. A newborn's average weight is approximately 3 kilograms. It is said that a mother-to-be's body stores up necessary nutrients for birth and breastfeeding during pregnancy as well. In recent time, weight gain calculated according to each individual's pre-pregnancy weight seems to be the most ideal.
Physical Growth & Development Guidelines:
0 - 2 months
These data of boys and girls height/weight are different from Singapore rule. This is based on the Guidelines and Instruction for Maternal and Child Health in Japan.
Infants 0 - 1 month:
A blur of feeding and sleeping
An infant tends to lose weight temporarily three to five days after birth. This weight is usually regained after a week.
Infants during this period do nothing but feed and sleep. They usually do not distinguish between morning and night, and spend most of the day sleeping,
Neonatal reflexes can be seen during this period where infants move their hands and feet all over the place and also make body movements with no conscious control.
Important Tip for Mummies:
An infant's job is to cry. Answer your baby's cries by taking actions such as feeding or changing their diapers.
For Boys
Height: 46.3 - 58.4 cm
Weight: 2.5 - 5.7 kg
For Girls
Height: 45.6 - 57.4 cm
Weight: 2.4 - 5.4 kg
Infants 1 - 2 months:
Infants may start gazing at their mother's faces
Weight increase is approximately 1 kg per month after birth, almost 30g per day.
Infants are able to stay awake longer during the day.
Intervals between feedings are longer, but feeding times are still irregular. Their hand and feet motions become more active.
Infants start to gaze at their mother's faces and react to sounds around them.
Infants start to coo around this period.
Important Tip for Mummies:
Enjoy physical contact with your baby by holding and touching him/her.
For Boys
Height: 51.1 - 62.2 cm
Weight: 3.4 - 7.0 kg
For Girls
Height: 50.0 - 60.9 cm
Weight: 3.2 - 5.4 kg
