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Condition

Low Birth Weight

A baby born weighing less than 5 pounds 8 ounces, which may need extra monitoring and care.

Also called: small baby, small for gestational age, lbw

Who Can Help with Low Birth Weight?

Pediatricians
A physician who provides checkups, vaccines and medical care for infants, children and teenagers.

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