In a remarkable turn of events at a hospital in Guangdong, China, doctors found themselves facing an extraordinary challenge during a caesarean section on February 7th. The reason? A newborn baby who weighed a staggering 6.5 kilograms (14.3 pounds), leaving medical professionals astonished and requiring three people to carefully lift the infant from his mother’s belly.
Before this remarkable birth in Guangdong, the world record for the heaviest newborn dated back to 1955 when a baby weighing nearly 9 kilograms (around 20 pounds) was born in Italy, as documented by the Guinness Book of Records.
The mother, a Cantonese woman, shared that during her ultrasound appointments, the doctors had mentioned the baby was a bit heavier than usual. Still, she didn’t express significant concern, particularly because her first child had weighed 4.4 kilograms (9.7 pounds). It’s possible that gestational diabetes played a role in the baby’s unexpected weight.
Despite being just born, this baby’s weight was equivalent to what an average baby would weigh after three months of life outside the womb. His size was so impressive that a single kick could make the hospital cot wobble and creak, highlighting the infant’s remarkable proportions.
Affectionately referred to as “chubby” by the doctors at Guangdong Provincial Hospital, this newborn was not just heavy but also remarkably robust. He possessed a significant amount of hair and had a distinctly mature facial appearance, unusual for a newborn.
The arrival of this exceptionally large baby boy serves as a testament to the surprises and marvels that can occur in the world of childbirth. It’s a heartwarming story that will undoubtedly be cherished by the family, doctors, and all who hear of this little one’s grand entrance into the world.
