Maternal Factors Affecting Newborn Weight at Term- A Study in a Referral Hospita

Abstract

BACKGROUNDMaternal factors known to contribute to low birth weight (LBW) include biological factors, nutritional factors, low socio-economic class, poor education, medical and obstetric problems.The aim and objective of this study was to identify and assess the influences of maternal factors on the neonatal birth weight.