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Full Term Baby Was Born Underweight. No Problems During Pregnancy. What Can Help To Improve The Next Baby's Weight?
hello doctor... wen my baby was born his weight was jus 2.25kg even agter being a full term baby ... prior to delivery there was no significant problems to me lik PIH etc and my usg scans always turned out as everything normal ... what would hav been the reason for such low birth weight then ... was it stress induced.. ? now the baby is 2 1/2 month old and has doubled his birth weight and is now 4.8 kg ... i m curious to knoe the reason behiind such unusual outcome ... also i had sudden bleeding n had to be taken for an emergency section .... what precautions should i take next time when pregnant to improve the baby's birth weight .
Sat, 25 May 2013
Hi,
Some full term babies are small and yet are healthy and soon gain weight. Every pregnancy is different and it is not always clear why some babies are small at birth. Emotional stress is unlikely to result in a small baby.
A healthy placenta is vital to ensure the baby grows. To help avoid placental problems you should maintain a healthy diet, avoid smoking, alcohol and recreational drugs. Also, anaemia can affect the baby's growth which is why you have regular blood tests throughout pregnancy.
Some full term babies are small and yet are healthy and soon gain weight. Every pregnancy is different and it is not always clear why some babies are small at birth. Emotional stress is unlikely to result in a small baby.
A healthy placenta is vital to ensure the baby grows. To help avoid placental problems you should maintain a healthy diet, avoid smoking, alcohol and recreational drugs. Also, anaemia can affect the baby's growth which is why you have regular blood tests throughout pregnancy.
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