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A Chinese woman has given birth to a baby weighing an enormous 13lbs 10oz.

The baby - which is twice the weight of an average baby born in China - weighs more than six bags of sugar.

The 27-year-old mum said it was a diet rich in milk, eggs and fruit which led to her giving birth to such a large child.

Doctors in Shanghai said the mum spent lots of time in bed during her pregnancy, Sky News reported. They also said she ate more than usual, causing her to gain weight quickly.

Speaking to Chinese state TV, the mum said: "I drink one glass of milk (and) eat an egg every day. That's a must since I became pregnant. I also ate a lot of fruit."

Although the baby is much bigger than average, it is not the biggest ever born in China.

Chun Chun, from Xinxiang city, weighed a massive 15lbs 8oz when born in 2012.