Question

Chloe was born after 40 weeks gestation and weighed 4 pounds. She would be considered _________. Select one: a. low birthweight b. preterm c. premature d. normal and average for babies born today

Answer 1

Answer:

a. low birthweight

Explanation:

Normal gestation period is around 40 weeks before babies are being born with fully developed system and are capable of leading a normal life without intensive care. Preterm or premature birth are births that occur before the 37th week of pregnancy.

Average weight of full-term babies (babies born between 37–40 weeks) is around 7 pounds (3.17 kg) at birth, with a normal weight ranging from 5 lb 8 oz to 8 lb 13 oz.

Full-term babies who weigh below this range could be said to have low birth weight.

• Chloe, a full-term baby born after 40 weeks gestation and weighs 4 pounds, would be considered to have a low birth weight.