Possible Causes for low birth weight Vaginitis BV is more likely to cause premature birth or those with low birth weight. Can it be cured? [completewomencare.com] If left untreated, BV may result in increased risk of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), infertility, pre-term birth, premature rupture of membranes, low birth weight, intra-amniotic [dph.illinois.gov] Premature delivery and low birth weight of the baby are more common in women with bacterial vaginosis. Early diagnosis and treatment is important. [dph.illinois.gov] Bacterial Vaginosis The group with low birth weight had a mean ( SD) gestational age of 32.4 3.2 weeks and a mean birth weight of 1822 556 g. [doi.org] The women with bacterial vaginosis were more likely to be unmarried, to be black, to have low incomes, and to have previously delivered low-birth-weight infants. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Risks of BV during pregnancy include delivering an infant preterm (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) and delivering an infant with a low birth weight (generally, 5.5 pounds or [nichd.nih.gov] Iron Deficiency Here's how: If your baby was born prematurely or at a low birth weight, talk with his doctor about iron supplements. [babycenter.com] In pregnant women, severe iron deficiency anemia has been linked to premature births and low birth weight babies. [mayoclinic.org] Between 9 and 24 months, all children are at high risk for anemia, but these babies are at highest risk: Premature and low-birth-weight babies age 2 months old and older. [babycenter.com] Iron Deficiency Anemia It does not apply to children younger than age 6 months or older than 24 months, children who are severely malnourished, children who were born prematurely or with low birth [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] birth weight, diet characteristics, such as the habit of milk consumption close to meals, low exclusive and full breastfeeding time) and economic indicators (low per capita [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] In pregnant women, severe iron deficiency anemia has been linked to premature births and low birth weight babies. [mayoclinic.com] Distal Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 SMARD1 patients usually present low birth weight, diaphragmatic palsy and distal muscular atrophy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Patients typically have a history of intrauterine growth retardation, low birth weight, feeble cry, weak suck and failure to thrive and present with inspiratory stridor, recurrent [orpha.net] Umbilical Hernia Low birth weight and premature infants are also more likely to have an umbilical hernia. Boys and girls are equally affected. [cincinnatichildrens.org] birth weights. [mayoclinic.com] Low birth weight and premature infants are more likely to have an umbilical hernia. [schn.health.nsw.gov.au] Birth Result: A total of 147 birth records of babies with low birth weight (cases) and 294 birth records of babies with normal birth weight (controls) were reviewed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] CONCLUSIONS: Very low birth weight and preterm infants with GI intolerance to BHMF were successfully rescued with use of HMHMF. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The primary aim is to assess the effect of the intervention on the prevalence of low birth weight births ( DISCUSSION: Preconception care from adolescence that includes interventions [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Patent Ductus Arteriosus OBJECTIVE: To examine yearly trends of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) diagnosis and treatment in very low birth weight infants. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] or preterm and low-birth-weight infants. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] birth weight, or preterm and low birth weight infants. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Anemia CONCLUSIONS: Maternal anemia was considered a risk factor for low birth weight. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] café-au-lait spots; microsomy; low birth weight; thumb, renal, skeletal, and eye abnormalities) Microcytic anemia and reticulocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, or leukopenia [aafp.org] Here's how: If your baby was born prematurely or at a low birth weight, talk with his doctor about iron supplements. [babycenter.com] Cutaneous Candidiasis Congenital candidiasis is rare occurring in most cases in premature and low birth weight new born. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Extremely low birth weight, premature neonates weighing 1000 g most often presented with a widespread desquamating and/or erosive dermatitis (10 of 15 [67%]), and were at [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] [Journal Article] J Neonatal Perinatal Med 2019Prabhakar P, Batra P, … Harit DJN With improved and prolonged survival of very and extremely low birth weight infants, invasive [unboundmedicine.com] Sepsis in Premature Infants […] infants to 15.4 per 1000 very-low-birth-weight infants). [nejm.org] Neonatal sepsis in very low birth weight preterm infants: part 2: review of definition, diagnosis and management. [jped.elsevier.es] Risk factors include low birth weight, low gestational age, previous antimicrobial exposure, poor hand hygiene, and central venous catheters. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Urinary Tract Infection intrauterine growth restriction and low birth weight. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] If they do, UTIs may lead to preterm labor (giving birth too early) and low birth weight. [webmd.com] If pregnant, increased risk of delivering low birth weight or premature infants. Urethral narrowing (in men) from recurrent urethritis. [mercy.net] Gingivitis Periodontitis: A risk for delivery of premature labor and low-birth-weight infants. [doi.org] birth weight babies - Aggravate existing health conditions - Contribute to new medical problems including, diabetes, respiratory disease and osteoporosis One form of gingivitis [1800dentist.com] Pregnant women with periodontal disease are seven times more likely to have pre-term deliveries and babies who are of low birth weight. [singhealth.com.sg] Preterm Labor Recently, it has been associated with adverse obstetric outcomes such as preterm delivery, low birth weight and premature rupture of membranes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] weight (LBW). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Abstract Preterm delivery is a major obstetric health problem contributing to poor neonatal outcome including low birth weight, respiratory distress syndrome, gastrointestinal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Periodontitis birth weight. — David Tuller, CNN, "When is dentistry not medicine? [merriam-webster.com] birth weight Screening: Dutch Periodontal Screening Index (usually in the first line) Further Periodontal examination( with dspi 3 and 4) removal of bacterial plaque / calculus [parodontologie.be] When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018 Studies have found associations between periodontitis and adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as premature labor and low birth weight [merriam-webster.com] Sexually Transmitted Disease birth canal during delivery M & B – Antibiotics approved by OB/GYN Bacterial Vaginosis B – Premature birth, low birth weight Can transfer in the birth canal during delivery [americanpregnancy.org] Many STDs such as AIDS, herpes and syphilis, can be passed on from mother to the baby at birth. STDs can also cause low birth weight and premature babies. [childrenshospital.org] Also, babies born to infected mothers are more likely to have a low birth weight (less than 5.5 pounds). How is trichomoniasis diagnosed? [cdc.gov] Hepatoblastoma There was no association between hepatoblastomas with a low birth weight and either age at diagnosis or congenital malformations or light-for-date weight. [cancerres.aacrjournals.org] We then analyzed more Registry data for 1969-1994 to clarify the possible relationship between low birth weight and hepatoblastoma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] low birth weight (1,500-2,500 g). [unboundmedicine.com] Fetal Malnutrition Birth Weight Birth weight is the first weight of your baby, taken just after he or she is born. A low birth weight is less than 5.5 pounds. [icdlist.com] […] to predict low birth weight percentile and neonatal signs related to fetal malnutrition. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] There, in the 1960s, despite a high prevalence of low birth weight, the preva lence of atherosclerosis and of myocardial infarction was low. [ro.uow.edu.au] Preeclampsia BACKGROUND: Preeclampsia is associated with low birth weight, both because of increased risks of preterm and of small-for-gestational-age (SGA) births. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] There were no significant differences between donors and nondonors with respect to rates of preterm birth (8% and 7%, respectively) or low birth weight (6% and 4%, respectively [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Adverse perinatal outcomes for the fetus and newborn include intrauterine growth restriction, low birth weight, and stillbirth. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Ventricular Hemorrhage birth weight Abstract Introduction: The incidence rate of Intra-Ventricular Haemorrhage (IVH) varies from 20% to 25% among preterm infants with a very low birth weight. [nepjol.info] Intraventricular hemorrhage in newborns weighing Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), the most common form of intracranial bleeding in the very low and extremely low birth weight [atmph.org] Prematurity and low birth weight are the two major risk factors that make an infant susceptible to ICH. [sonoworld.com] Hallermann-Streiff Syndrome weight less than 10th percentile Low birth weight [ more ] 0001518 Sparse hair 0008070 Spina bifida 0002414 Sporadic No previous family history 0003745 Telangiectasia 0001009 [rarediseases.info.nih.gov] GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Birth weight is normal in about 64%, prematurity and/or low birth weight occurring in the other 36% [Su- zuki et al., 19701. [vdocuments.site] The patient was pre term (34 weeks) low birth weight (2.2 kg) first child of non-consanguineous parents. [omicsonline.org] Malnutrition These efforts have not addressed the nutrition needs of sick preterm very low birth weight infants. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Some 13 million babies are born each year with low birth weight, meaning they did not grow to their full potential during gestation. [who.int] ASPEN Definition of Terms-2015 Low birth weight ( WIC Nutrition Risk Criteria: A Scientific Assessment. National Academies Press. 1996:67-148. [nutritioncare.org] Cryptorchidism The main findings include associations between UDT and familial occurrence of the disorder: OR 3.1 (95%CI 1.9-4.9), low birth weight: 2.2 (1.1-4.3), twinning: 2.2 (0.9-5.4 [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Epidemiologic studies have identified low birth weight or intrauterine growth retardation as factors most strongly associated with cryptorchidism, with additional evidence [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Continue Severely premature infants can be born before decent of testes LBW (Low birth weight) Diabetes mellitus and obesity of the mother Maternal exposure to estrogen [slideshare.net] Gardnerella Vaginitis The group with low birth weight had a mean ( SD) gestational age of 32.4 3.2 weeks and a mean birth weight of 1822 556 g. [doi.org] Pregnancy problems. bacterial vaginosis can cause premature delivery and low birth weight babies (less than five pounds). PID. [medic8.com] Risks of BV during pregnancy include delivering an infant preterm (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) and delivering an infant with a low birth weight (generally, 5.5 pounds or [nichd.nih.gov] Congenital Deafness PERINATAL CAUSES Ototoxic drugs Radiation Ultrasound Maternal diabetes Hypoxia Hyperbilirubinemia Preterm delivery Low birth weight 9. [slideshare.net] Image source: Health.dngmedia.co.in Low Birth Weight Taking steps to prevent a low birth weight is also a good way to prevent congenital hearing loss. [speechbuddy.com] RISK FACTORS FOR HEARING IMPAIRMENT Positive family history Intrauterine infection Rubella, Syphilis, CMV, Toxo (TORCH) Anatomical abnormalities (Ear,Head,Neck) Low birth [slideshare.net] Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension No statistically significant difference was observed in the frequency of gestational diabetes mellitus, preterm birth, or low birth weight. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] low birth weight and, in extreme cases, neonatal or maternal death. [euro.who.int] C4d-high groups were significantly associated with low-placental weights and low birth weight in both SLE and PIH (P 0.05), and lower gestational age (P 0.05) in PIH cases [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Pulmonary Hemorrhage Birth Weight* Male Pennsylvania/epidemiology Prognosis Retrospective Studies Survival Rate/trends [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] AIM: To evaluate risk factors for pulmonary hemorrhage (PH) in extremely low birth weight infants (ELBW) taking into consideration coagulation screens, platelet counts, transfusion [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] MATERIALS AND METHODS: Very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants who developed severe pulmonary hemorrhage were studied from January 2006 to August 2011. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Seckel Syndrome There remains a heterogeneous group of low birth weight microcephalic dwarfism yet to be defined. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Noteworthy is the finding that 2/3 of the 60 reviewed cases originally reported as having Seckel syndrome apparently belong to a heterogeneous group of low birth weight microcephalic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Seckel syndrome (MIM 210600) is an autosomal recessive disorder of low birth weight, severe microcephaly, and dysmorphic facial appearance with receding forehead, prominent [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Neonatal Infection CONTEXT: Neonatal infections are frequent complications of extremely low-birth-weight (ELBW) infants receiving intensive care. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] OBJECTIVE: To identify risk factors predictive of neurologic morbidity in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] birth weight infants who survive to 36 weeks' postmenstrual age. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome PATIENTS AND METHODS: Eighty-five very low birth weight preterm infants with NRDS were randomly divided into two groups. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Association of Maternal Preeclampsia with Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Very-Low-Birth-Weight Infants. Sci Rep 9, 13212 (2019). [nature.com] RESULTS: Low-birth weight is the main risk factor for RDS, with higher odds ratio in term births. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
