Low birth weight Week 7 Discussion

Describe the effect of extremely low birth weight babies on the family and community. Consider short-term and long-term impacts, socioeconomic implications, the need for ongoing care, and comorbidities associated with prematurity. Explain how disparities relative to ethnic and cultural groups may contribute to low birth weight babies. Identify one support service within your community to assist with preterm infants and their families and explain how the service adequately addresses the needs of the community, or a population in your community. Provide the link to the resource in your post

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Week 7 Discussion on Low Birth Weight
Week 7 Discussion on Low Birth Weight

Describe the impact of babies born with exceptionally low birth weight on their families and communities. Consider the short- and long-term effects, as well as the socioeconomic ramifications, the need for continued care, and prematurity-related comorbidities. Explain how differences in ethnic and cultural groups may have a role in low birth weight newborns. Identify one community-based support program that assists preterm newborns and their families, and explain how the service meets the needs of the community or a specific demographic in your community. In your post, include a link to the material.