"We knew he'd be bigger, but we didn't expect this. He's already wearing 3 to 6 month diapers and clothes. It feels like I skipped straight to having a 3-month-old."
"It was really charming and such a good reminder that babies come in all shapes and sizes. I'm feeling great and so thankful for the care we received from the doctors, nurses, and midwives."
"These two births are a wonderful reminder that every baby and every birth story is unique. Whether a newborn weighs four pounds or thirteen, our teams are prepared to provide the highest level of care to both baby and family."
Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York welcomed a record-breaking 13-pound baby boy named Shawn Jr. on January 31st, making him the largest baby ever born at the facility. His parents, Terrica and Shawn, were surprised by his exceptional size, noting he already wears 3-to-6-month clothing. The same day, another baby named Margot weighing 4 pounds was born at the hospital, illustrating the significant variation in newborn sizes. Both babies are healthy. Medical professionals emphasize that multiple factors influence birth weight, including genetics, maternal age, and previous pregnancies. Only 9 percent of babies worldwide weigh more than 8 pounds, 13 ounces, a condition termed fetal macrosomia.
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