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A newborn's shoulders and hips are narrow, the abdomen
protrudes slightly, and the arms and legs are relatively
short. The average birth weight of a full-term newborn
is approximately 7 ½ lbs.(3.2 kg), but is
typically in the range of 5.5·10 pounds (2.7·4.6
kg). The average total body length is 14·20
inches (35.6·50.8 cm), although premature
newborns may be much smaller. The Apgar score is
a measure of a newborn's transition from the uterus
during the first minutes of life.
Newborns can feel all different sensations, but
respond most enthusiastically to soft stroking,
cuddling and caressing. Gentle rocking back and
forth often calms a crying infant, as do massages
and warm baths. Newborns may comfort themselves
by sucking their thumb, or a pacifier. The need
to suckle is instinctive (see suction in biology)
and allows newborns to feed... |
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