Parenting
Differences Between Low Birth Weight & Preterm Infants
Preterm describes when a baby is born; low birth weight describes size. Learn how the labels overlap, what they change, and what parents should ask next.
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Parenting
Risk Factors for an Infant With a Low Birth Weight
Low birth weight is not one problem with one cause. Preterm birth, fetal growth restriction, maternal health, multiples, exposures, and access to care all matter.