Decoding the maternal factors for low birth weight babies and unveiling its impact on the newborn

Yugma Kamlesh Rana; Lalit D. Kapadia; Arti J. Patel; Bijal Bhati

doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20242071

Authors

Yugma Kamlesh Rana Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr MK Shah Medical College and Research Centre, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Lalit D. Kapadia Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr MK Shah Medical College and Research Centre, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Arti J. Patel Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr MK Shah Medical College and Research Centre, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Bijal Bhati Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr MK Shah Medical College and Research Centre, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20242071

Keywords:

Socioeconomic conditions, Neonatal outcomes, Maternal risk factors, Addiction, Anemia, Antenatal visits, Hypertensive disorders, Low birth weight

Abstract

Background: Low birth weight is a substantial global health issue with significant consequences to the newborn, family and society. It affects nearly 25 million births worldwide.

Methods: This was a prospective study. Total 100 patients included in this study. This study conducted for 6 months. at tertiary health care center.

Results: Maternal variables like anemia, hypertension, lack of proper antenatal care and lower socioeconomic status significantly influenced low birth weight in newborns. Clinical intervention such as iron supplementation and proper maternal nutrition, timely management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and creating public awareness regarding the importance of antenatal care have shown to impact neonatal outcomes positively.

Conclusions: Low birth weight is one of the leading causes of perinatal morbidity and mortality and hence it should be managed in a tertiary health care center with trained obstetricians and with facility of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

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