Condition
Low Birth Weight
A baby born weighing less than 5 pounds 8 ounces, which may need extra monitoring and care.
Also called: small baby, small for gestational age, lbw
Who Can Help with Low Birth Weight?
- Neonatologists
A pediatrician who cares for newborns who are premature or seriously ill, usually in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
- Pediatricians
A physician who provides checkups, vaccines and medical care for infants, children and teenagers.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about low birth weight and what is right for you.