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LBW (Low Birth Weight Babies) by Tejaswini S.k is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Low birth weight (LBW) babies are defined as those weighing less than 2500g at birth, with classifications including very low birth weight (less than 1500g) and extremely low birth weight (less than 1000g). The causes of LBW can be attributed to prematurity or small-for-date conditions, with various maternal and environmental factors influencing these outcomes. Management principles emphasize appropriate care at birth, thermal protection, nutrition, and monitoring for complications, with Kangaroo Mother Car
- Author
- Tejaswini S.k
- Language
- EN