Question

Explain the term low birthweight baby.

Answer 1

A low-birthweight baby is a baby who weighs less than 2.5 kg (2500 grams) at the time of birth, regardless of the period of pregnancy. It may occur due to poor maternal nutrition, illness during pregnancy, premature birth or inadequate care during pregnancy. Low-birth-weight babies have a higher risk of health problems and require proper nutrition and medical care for healthy growth.