•Maximal Weight Reduction 
–5.7%  (Marchini & Stock, 1997) 
–5.7% (Rodriquez et al, 2000) 
–6.6% (Macdonald et al, 2003) 
•Timing of Loss 
–Day 2-3 (Marchini & Stock, 1997) 
–Day 3 (Rodriquez et al, 2000) 
–Day 2.7 (Macdonald et al, 2003) 
•Regain Birth Weight 
–8.3 days (Macdonald et al, 2003) 
–(90th centile-10.6d, 95th centile-11.8, 97.5th centile 12.8) 

Nancy E. Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP
Neonatologist, Children's Hospital & Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women
Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare Lactation Services
San Diego, CA

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