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Show Factors Affecting The Possibility of Your Having a Low Birthweight Baby , Medical : previous pregnancies that ended in miscarriage or a previous low birthweight baby; a history of certain diseases in your family; G a medical condition such as heart, kidney or breathing problems, high blood pressure, diabetes or certain infections; Social, Economic and Geographic Factors discouraged by the cost of having a baby and don't seek early prenatal care; age: if you are very young and pregnant you may not have access to information about good health habits; marital status: if you are single you are at increased risk due to stress and other social, economic and psychological factors; if you live in the rural areas of the Intermountain West, you may live a great distance from a doctor or hospital or medical personnel may be in short supply. Mother's Habits and Attitudes poor nutrition: your baby is nourished by the food you eat; Q lack of early and regular prenatal care; use of cigarettes, alcohol, medications and recreational drugs which may retard fetal development; D unwillingness to admit you ! are pregnant until the signs become ! obvious, thus delaying medical care. i I |