Question
My cousin’s due date hasn’t arrived yet, but she had to undergo a cesarean section due to oligohydramnios. However, the baby’s weight is very light, classified as a low birth weight baby. I would like to know what is meant by a low birth weight baby?
Answer
For example, a mother may have some viral infections in the uterus, which can lead to a premature small for gestational age baby. Others, such as her own placenta, umbilical cord, some malformations, or her child’s own problems, can cause a baby to be smaller than expected. A full-term fetus with intrauterine growth restriction has a weight below 2500 grams. The main reason is the mother’s nutritional deficiencies or other growth delays during pregnancy.