Patient's question:
My cousin's due date hasn't arrived yet, but the check-up revealed that she had to have a cesarean section due to low amniotic fluid. However, the baby's weight is very low, making it a low birth weight baby. I would like to know what a low birth weight baby is.Doctor's answer:
For example, the mother may have some viral infections in the uterus, which may lead to small for gestational age. Others, such as his own placenta, umbilical cord, he has some malformations, or his own child has some problems, can lead to less than gestational age. Fetal growth restriction at term with a weight less than 2,500 grams. The main reason is that the mother has poor nutrition or other growth retardation during pregnancy.