Relationships Among Intrapartum Maternal Fluid Intake, Birth Type, Neonatal Output, and Neonatal Weight Loss During the First 48 Hours After Birth

Variables predictive of neonatal weight loss can facilitate identification of at-risk neonates to prevent significant weight loss. Close monitoring of the number of wet diapers in the first 48 hours and accurate daily weights at birth time can lead to early detection and preventive interventions.