Babies who are born weighing less than 2500 grams are said to have a low birth weight (kg). A newborn typically weighs at least 2,500 grams.

Low birth weight is most commonly caused by premature birth (premature birth). That indicates before to 37 weeks gestation. A disease known as intrauterine growth restriction is another cause of low birth weight (IUGR). This occurs when fetal growth is inadequate throughout pregnancy. It may be due to placental issues, the mother's health and nutrition, or the baby's own health.

Given these premises, low birthweight infants require additional care, particularly during the breastfeeding period. Breastmilk is no brainer the best milk for the first one thousand days of a child's life. Cross-cradle, under-arm, and kangaroo positions are recommended for breastfeeding low birthweight infants. 

A few weeks after birth, the most typical position is the cradle position. The infant should be positioned on his side, with his head resting on his shoulder and hip, and his mouth should be level with the mother's nipple. The front of his entire body should contact the front of his mother's body. In this position, it is unlikely that the infant will suffocate. 

The cross-cradle position is another position. The infant is supported by a pillow over the mother's lap to help lift him to nipple level. Pillows should also support both elbows so that the mother's arms do not weary from supporting the baby's weight. 

Finally, we have the kangaroo stance. This is the holding method that involves skin-to-skin contact. The baby, who is normally naked except for a diaper, is placed against the bare chest of a parent in an upright position. Both mothers and fathers can provide care for kangaroos. (DMOIIMadrona/NOIIIFlores/RNPCLaquihon)