Women give birth after the age of 40 are at risk of getting low birthweight babies. MATERNAL HEALTHLow birthweight (LBW), according to the WHO definition, is a birthweight below less than 2500g. “Reducing low birthweight requires an understanding of the underlying causes in a given country. For example, in Southern Asia, a large proportion of low birthweight babies are born at term but with intrauterine growth restriction, which is associated with maternal undernutrition, including maternal stunting. Affordable, accessible and appropriate health-care is critical for preventing and treating low birthweight.

Source: Daily Nation May 20, 2019 14:03 UTC