Asked by Cristina Esteban on May 28, 2024
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What does the abbreviation LBW stand for?
A) Low baby weight
B) Low birth weight
C) Light baby weight
Low Birth Weight
A term for infants born weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces), often due to preterm birth or growth restriction in the womb.
LBW
Low Birth Weight, referring to babies born weighing less than 2,500 grams, which can be due to preterm delivery or intrauterine growth restriction.
- Know the medical abbreviations related to pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
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BM
Learning Objectives
- Know the medical abbreviations related to pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.