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Age and growth

Weight change from birth weight

Percentage of birth weight lost or gained, for monitoring feeding in the first weeks.

For education. Check against your unit's guidance and a second clinician before use.

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How this is calculated

  • Change (%) = (current weight − birth weight) ÷ birth weight × 100.

Sources

Checked by NICUlearn, 6 Oct 2026.

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