Question
My baby is premature, and I am very concerned about her health. I want to know what the weight standard for premature babies is?
Answer
The weight of premature babies begins to recover within 5 to 6 days after birth, reaching their birth weight between 7 to 10 days. If the birth weight is below 1500 grams, it will gradually recover to the birth weight within 2 to 3 weeks. After regaining their birth weight, premature babies need to gain 10-30 grams per day, with a more precise calculation being 15-20 kilograms. Parents of premature babies can monitor their weight gain weekly after discharge. If the growth is too slow, they should seek medical attention promptly.