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Baby's First Tests
What You Can Expect During Your Hospital Stay
By Erin Gifford
Once the initial newborn checkup has been completed, your baby will be monitored carefully during the first days of his life. His heart rate, respiratory rate, heart and breathing sounds, temperature, skin color and feeding and bowel movement patterns will be checked regularly to ensure that he is continuing to do well. While your baby may lose up to 10 percent of his body weight in the first couple of days, he should regain this weight within the first two weeks.
Now comes the fun part: It's time to go home to the nursery that's waiting for your baby. A regular schedule of well-baby visits with your pediatrician will then keep your baby healthy. So just sit back, watch your baby grow and enjoy this special time that you have together.
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