Mostly all pregnant mums wish to deliver a healthy and a smart baby. So every pregnant mum needs to know all the factors that affect their baby’s health.
Your baby’s weight during Birth is the clear indication of your baby’s health. When babies are born, then they are of different sizes. Babies who are born during ( 38-40 weeks gestation weight anywhere between 6 pounds, 2 ounces (2,812 grams)and 9 pounds, 2 ounces (4,173 grams) and their average length between 19 to 21 inches.
Baby’s birth weight can be affected by many factors like Pregnancy gestation at birth, baby’s gender, multiple birth and mother’s health during pregnancy. Also, your baby’s weight is strongly affected by the mother’s health and diet before and after birth.
These are some factors:-
Age:- The age of the mother plays an important role in the baby’s birth weight. If the women’s age is between 18 and 35 then it means she is in the prime of her childbearing years and there are more chances she conceives a healthy baby.
The chances of low birth weight is higher among mother who are under 18 or over the age of 35.
Twins or Multiple Babies:- Twins or multiple babies are often smaller than average because they both share a uterus and they don’t have enough space to grow properly. They are often born earlier before their expected due date.
Mother’s Health During Pregnancy:- Mother’s health during pregnancy also affect the baby’s birth weight. Some factors that affect your baby’s weight like high blood pressure, smoking and alcohol intake. So you need to avoid these intakes and take care of your health overall the course of your pregnancy.
Nutrition During Pregnancy:- Nutritions that you take during your pregnancy also affect your baby’s growth in the uterus. If you’re not taking proper nutrients or taking poor nutrients it means you’re not getting enough calories to maintain your health and you become and it affects your baby’s weight.
Early Birth:- Some babies born earlier and they are premature and they will not be developed properly in the womb. Babies put on their weight during the later stages of pregnancy, so this stage is missed.
Other Inherited Medical Conditions:- A baby is also affected by some inherit hereditary diseases while in your belly which also leads to low birth weight.
Check your baby’s weight and it will help you know whether your baby is growing healthy or not. If you check it regularly then it will help you to make sure that your baby is getting the right food for their needs.
If you’re pregnant and want to analyze your baby’s growth, then visit our clinic. A Growth and Reassurance Scan in Leeds is available from 13 weeks of pregnancy to 34 weeks to provide another opportunity for your baby’s growth and well-being to be assessed.
