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The average heart rate of a baby in utero is 140 to 160 beats per minute. Once the baby is born, however, the heart rate usually decreases to about 120 beats per minute. If the heart rate falls below 100 beats per minute just after birth, one should be concerned.

Source: Practicing Board Certified ER Physician and former Family Medicine doctor

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