North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) Practice Exam

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By what day should a newborn regain their birth weight if they lose it after birth?

5th day
7th day
10th day
14th day

The correct answer is: 10th day

A newborn typically loses some weight after birth, which is common due to factors like loss of excess fluid and adjustment to feeding. It is expected for this weight loss to occur in the first few days of life. Generally, the guideline is that a newborn should regain their birth weight by approximately 10 to 14 days post-delivery. Regaining birth weight by about 10 days is considered a typical benchmark, aligning with healthy growth patterns during this early stage. This timeframe allows for the physiological adjustments that newborns go through as they begin to feed effectively and establish their nutritional intake. By the end of the first week, infants have usually begun to regain weight, but aiming for the full return to birth weight by the end of 10 days is a more reliable expectation in clinical practice, reflecting healthy growth and feeding success.