Low Birth Weight Level 3

Low Birth Weight
(LBW)
What is it?
*Infants Weigh- < 5.5 lbs.
*Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW)- 3-3.25 lbs.
-Problems- Nutrition, Breathing, Sucking, Behavior, Slow Growth,
Need to Feed Slow
Facts:
*Problems- Low Blood Sugar, Hypothermia, Dry Skin, Jaundice,
Anemia, Small Amount of Fat on the Body
What can I do?
*See your Physician
*See RD- for help with Infant Feeding
*See FFF RD on Line- for help as needed
-begin with Distilled Water, Infants without Breathing Problems
-Feed 3-5 Days after Birth to Mature Faster
-Breast Feeding is Best, ADD Formula as needed
-Increase Calories and Protein to meet Growth and Development
Needs, Proper Whey