Preventing Low Birthweight

Written for a broad audience, including program administrators, policymakers, teachers, students, and health care professionals and their patients—anyone with an interest in preventing low birthweight—this summary is a condensation of the full report, Preventing Low Birthweight. It clearly and concisely covers most of the topics discussed in the comprehensive volume.

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Table of Contents

• Front Matter
• Introduction
• The Low Birthweight Problem
• Causes of Low Birthweight
• Planning for Pregnancy
• The Impact of Prenatal Care
• Ensuring Access to Prenatal Care
• Improving the Content of Prenatal Care
• A Public Information Program
• References