Birthweight
noun
The weight of a baby measured immediately after birth.
The baby's birthweight was considered normal for its gestational age.

Often appears as...
- average birthweight
- low birthweight
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
The measurement of how heavy a newborn is at the time of delivery.
Doctors recorded the birthweight to ensure the baby was healthy.

Often appears as...
- measuring birthweight
- recording birthweight
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
The weight of a baby measured immediately after birth.
The baby's birthweight was considered normal for its gestational age.

Often appears as...
- average birthweight
- low birthweight
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
The measurement of how heavy a newborn is at the time of delivery.
Doctors recorded the birthweight to ensure the baby was healthy.

Often appears as...
- measuring birthweight
- recording birthweight
Usage tips
Neutral
General
Definition 1 of 2

Health Indicator
Birthweight is a critical health indicator that can predict potential health issues.
Monitoring a child's birthweight can help identify early health risks.
Maternal Influence
Factors such as maternal nutrition can directly affect birthweight.
Good maternal health contributes to a healthy birthweight.
Statistical Reference
Birthweight is often used in statistics related to infant health outcomes.
Researchers analyze birthweight data to assess health trends.
Health Indicator
Birthweight is a critical health indicator that can predict potential health issues.
Monitoring a child's birthweight can help identify early health risks.
Maternal Influence
Factors such as maternal nutrition can directly affect birthweight.
Good maternal health contributes to a healthy birthweight.
Statistical Reference
Birthweight is often used in statistics related to infant health outcomes.
Researchers analyze birthweight data to assess health trends.
Health Indicator
Birthweight is a critical health indicator that can predict potential health issues.
Monitoring a child's birthweight can help identify early health risks.
Maternal Influence
Factors such as maternal nutrition can directly affect birthweight.
Good maternal health contributes to a healthy birthweight.
Statistical Reference
Birthweight is often used in statistics related to infant health outcomes.
Researchers analyze birthweight data to assess health trends.
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