Background Low birth weight (LBW) increases the risk of short-and long-term morbidity and
mortality from early life to adulthood. Despite research effort to improve birth outcomes the …

Background: Despite recent evidence demonstrating iron and folate supplementation
reduces the risk of low birth weight and preterm births, synthesis of the evidence is not …

Background & Objective: The birth weight is an essential indicator of a baby's health. The
birth of infants with low birth weight (LBW) is one of the most significant health issues and …

Background Risk factors related to the harmful behaviors, psychosocial wellbeing, and socio-
economic circumstances in the lives of pregnant women can lead to adverse birth outcomes …

Background Maternal infections during pregnancy have been linked to increased risk of
adverse birth outcomes, including low birth weight (LBW), preterm birth (PTB), small for …

Background Low birth weight (LBW) is associated with neonatal mortality and sequelae of
lifelong health problems; prioritizing the most promising antenatal interventions may guide …

In resource‐constrained settings, pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls (PBW/G) are
particularly vulnerable to undernutrition. Micronutrient‐fortified balanced energy protein …

Background: Undernutrition during pregnancy increases the risk of giving birth to a small
vulnerable newborn. Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNS) contain both …

Pregnancy is an excellent opportunity to provide medical interventions to women. It is also a
stress test used to predict health. Numerous studies have demonstrated that the pre …

Results: The results revealed that age, BMI, anemia, and intrauterine age impact birth
weight. Therefore, controlling the risk factors mentioned above in mothers before becoming …