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Underweight and malnourished mother is prone to have low birth weight baby. It is shame on the so called today's developed society to have malnourished children on one hand and elderly people doing physical labour beyond their capacity on other hand.
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When was Low Birth Weight created?
Low Birth Weight was created in 1999.
What is a low birth weight?
The low birth weight is less than 2500 grams
Is 4 pounds 11 ounces considered low birth weight?
Yes, 4 pounds 11 ounces is low birth weight.
Which of the following has been linked to maternal smoking?
Low birth weight has been linked to smoking while pregnant.
What causes low birth weight?
Crack.
What percentage of preterm and low birth weight births are unexplained?
The percentage of preterm and low birth weight births that are unexplained is unstable. The percentage is constantly on the rise.
What does the medical abbreviation VLBW mean?
It stands for Very Low Birth Weight. It's an acronym used to describe an infant weighing less than 1500 g at birth.Very Low Birth WeightVery Low Birth Weight
Do twins usually have low birth weight?
yes
Do Pregnant women with bacterial vaginosis most often have babies who are born prematurely or with low birth weight?
No, the majority of women with BV have babies who are born on time and with normal birth weight. There are some studies that show that BV increases the chances of prematurity and low birth weight.
What is the definition of low birth weight can be found in the notes for subheading?
neonatal
What can smoking during pregnancy result in?
Answer: Smoking can cause a baby to be born prematurely and with a low birth weight, respiratory diseases, and other illnesses. Low birth weight is a major cause of death in infants.
How can smoking affect pregnancy?
Birth defects, low birth weight, premature labor, and the baby being addicted to nicotine after birth.
