Health Tip: Why Are Some Babies Born Bigger?

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No two babies seem exactly the same size when born.
So what causes some babies to be born much larger than others?

The American Academy of Pediatrics says contributing factors include:

• Having a pregnancy that lasts longer or shorter than the normal 40 weeks.
• Overstimulated growth in the uterus during gestation.
• Genetic differences.
• The mother’s weight during pregnancy.
• The ethnic background of the mother.
• The number of previous pregnancies.
• Alcohol use or substance abuse during pregnancy.
• Health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease or high blood pressure.

Source: HealthDay

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