Hypoglycemic and Hyperglycemic Disorders

Hypoglycemia in Newborn Infants, Hyperglycemia

Definition of low birth weight: Low birth weight infants are those born weighing less than 2500 g. These are further subdivided into: * Very Low Birth Weight : Birth weight \<1,500 g * Extremely Low Birth Weight : Birth weight \<1,000 g Their survival is directly related to birth weight, with approximately 20% of those between 500 and 600 g and\>90% of those between 1,250 and 1,500 g surviving. Perinatalcare has improved the rate of survival of low birth weight infants.

Causes of low birth weight: * Premature birth * Intrauterine growth restriction, which are most often Due to different placental problems and health problems of the mother or new-born RISK FACTORS: * Age: Teen mothers have a much higher risk of having VLBW infant. * Multiple birth babies are at increased risk of being VLBW because they often are premature. More than 50% of twins and other multiple gestations are VLBW if \<15 years * Maternal health: Women exposed to drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes during pregnancy are more likely to have low birth weight babies. Mothers of lower socioeconomic * Race: African-American babies are twice as likely as Caucasian to be very low birth weight

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