Typical Newborn Weight Loss Percentage

During the first several days of life, it is essential for the healthcare provider to monitor a newborn's weight closely. It is typical for newborns to lose up to ______ percent of their birth weight within the first week of life. This physiological weight loss is primarily due to the loss of excess fluid. The healthcare provider should reassure the parents that this is a normal occurrence as long as the newborn begins to regain weight after this period.