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Adjusted Age in Premature Infants. But a low-birth-weight baby can also have many serious health problems. Low birth weight is most often caused by being born too early premature birth.
That means before 37 weeks of pregnancy. A premature baby has less time in the mother's womb uterus to grow and gain weight. Much of a baby's weight is gained during the last weeks of pregnancy. Another cause of low birth weight is a condition called intrauterine growth restriction IUGR.
This occurs when a baby does not grow well during pregnancy. It may be because of problems with the placenta, the mother's health, or the baby's health. Babies can have IUGR and be:. Full term. That means born from 37 to 41 weeks of pregnancy. These babies may be physically mature but small.
These babies are both very small and physically immature. In addition to premature birth and IUGR, things that affect the pregnant woman can increase the risk of having a low-birth-weight baby. They include:. In addition to weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces, babies with low birth weight look much smaller than babies of normal birth weight.
A low-birth-weight baby's head may look bigger than the rest of their body. They often look thin with little body fat. One of the main reasons for regular prenatal exams is to make sure your baby is growing well. During pregnancy, the size of your baby is estimated in different ways.
Your steady weight gain is one way of checking on the baby's growth. Another way is fundal height:. To check fundal height, your healthcare provider measures from the top of your pubic bone to the top of your uterus fundus.
Fundal height is measured in centimeters cm. It is about the same as the number of weeks of pregnancy after the 20th week. For example, at 24 weeks' gestation, your fundal height should be close to 24 cm.
If the fundal height is less than expected, it may mean the baby is not growing well. Your healthcare provider may also use fetal ultrasound to check your baby's growth and development. Ultrasound uses sound waves to create a picture of your baby.
It is a more accurate than checking fundal height. Measurements can be taken of your baby's head, belly abdomen , and upper leg bone femur. These measurements are used to estimate their weight. Babies are weighed within the first few hours after birth.
The weight is compared against the number of weeks of pregnancy gestational age. Regardless of their size at birth, a baby's weight is always monitored closely after they are born to make sure they are healthy and growing properly. But their weight isn't the only thing that's important.
How well they are feeding and the number of wet nappies and poos they produce daily can also indicate that your baby is doing well.
Often there's nothing you can do to avoid having a large or small baby. But looking after yourself during pregnancy is important for all women.
You should consider:. Always talk to your doctor, obstetrician or midwife first if you are concerned about your pregnancy, your own health or the health of your baby. If you are worried about your baby's growth — or how fetal macrosomia might affect you as a mum — call Pregnancy, Birth and Baby on to speak to a maternal child health nurse.
Learn more here about the development and quality assurance of healthdirect content. It's normal for parents to worry about their baby's birth weight and growth. Babies are considered of low birth weight if they weigh less than g at birth. Low birth weight is associated with an increased risk of disabilities.
Read more on myDr website. Everyone knows that when you're pregnant, you're eating for two. Less obvious, however, is knowing the particular foods pregnant women shouldn't eat in order to avoid infectious, food-borne diseases, as these can cause miscarriage, low birth weight or a higher risk of Mum getting sick.
Read more on Parenthub website. This essential guide for parents of premature babies covers gestational age, premature birth risk factors, premature labour and premature development. Read more on raisingchildren. Read more on Better Health Channel website. One of the common concerns for parents is if their baby is gaining enough weight.
What is the normal growth rate for babies? How can you weigh a baby accurately? What is a growth chart and how can you read one? This article answers all your questions about baby weight gains or if you think your baby is not gaining enough weight.
Read more on Australian Breastfeeding Association website. Babies learn and develop when they are actively involved and having fun with you during everyday activities. Read more on Ngala website. Find out how much weight you should expect to gain at each stage of pregnancy, based on your BMI, and tips on what to eat and how to exercise while pregnant.
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