which one of the following factors is not associated with low birth weight in infants?
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['Infection during pregnancy.', 'Not gaining enough weight during pregnancy.', 'Previous pregnancy with a low-birth-weight baby.', 'Smoking.', 'Alcohol or drug use.', 'Age less than 17 or more than 35 years.', 'African-American background.']
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['Weight gain. You might have heard this from a lot of people that if a baby has doubled the birth weight then it is time to introduce solids. ... ', 'Slowed weight gain. Babies generally gain weight faster in the initial months, after that their weight gain slows down a little. ... ', 'Appearance of teeth.']
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Low birth weight is defined as a weight of less than 2500 g (up to and including 2499 g) irrespective of the gestational age.
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Researchers found that infants born to women who conceived less than six months after giving birth had a 40% increased risk for being born prematurely and a 61% increased risk of low birth weight, compared with infants born to mothers who waited 18 months to two years between pregnancies.
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One or both twin is often born prematurely, a risk factor for Cerebral Palsy. And, premature and full-term twins are often born with low birth weight (less than 2,500 grams) which is also a risk factor for Cerebral Palsy. Those born prematurely and with low birth weight are at a combined risk.
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The weight is compared against the number of weeks of pregnancy (gestational age). If your baby weighs less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces), he or she has a low birth weight. Babies weighing less than 1,500 grams (3 pounds, 5 ounces) at birth are considered very low birth weight.
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This additional genetic material disrupts the normal mental and physical development. Infants with Down syndrome have low muscle tone and are at risk for other health problems, which can add to the complexity of newborn care. These tips can help. Receive parenting news daily.
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Babies born with Down syndrome are no larger, or smaller, than any other child. The size of a baby with Down syndrome is not any different than any other child.
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['Excessive birth weight. ... ', 'Early (preterm) birth. ... ', 'Serious breathing difficulties. ... ', 'Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). ... ', 'Obesity and type 2 diabetes later in life. ... ', 'Stillbirth.']
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Key points about low birth weight Low birth weight is a term used to describe babies who are born weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces (2,500 grams). Babies weighing less than 3 pounds, 5 ounces (1,500 grams) at birth are considered very low birth weight. Low birth weight is most often caused by premature birth.
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If your baby weighs less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces), he or she has a low birth weight. Babies weighing less than 1,500 grams (3 pounds, 5 ounces) at birth are considered very low birth weight.
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There are three reasons why babies do not gain weight: not taking in enough calories, not absorbing calories or burning too many calories. Full-term newborn infants should take in about 1.5 to 2 ounces of breast milk or formula about every 3 hours. Premature infants need more calories than term babies.
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The genetic link There are other factors that may influence hair growth as well. Newborns with darker complexions often have more hair than babies with lighter skin, suggesting that genetics probably also plays a role.
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Although some babies are small because their parents are small, most babies who are small for gestational age have growth problems that happen during pregnancy. When the unborn baby does not get enough oxygen or nutrients during pregnancy, he or she does not grow as much as normal.
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If there are very low levels of amniotic fluid for your baby to float around in, there is a slight risk of intrauterine growth restriction and umbilical cord constriction during birth. You may also be more likely to have a C-section.
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If your baby weighs less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces), he or she has a low birth weight. Babies weighing less than 1,500 grams (3 pounds, 5 ounces) at birth are considered very low birth weight. Babies who weigh less than 1,000 grams (2 pounds, 3 ounces) are extremely low birth weight.
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['Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)', 'Preterm birth.', 'Labor complications such as cord compression, meconium-stained fluid, and cesarean delivery.']