A full-term fetus weighing less than 5 pounds is called a full-term low-birth-weight baby, and requires intensive feeding, monitoring of fetal growth and development, jaundice and other conditions.
The normal weight range of a full-term newborn is 2500-4000g. If the weight is only less than the normal range, the maturity and development of the fetal organs are normal, which is mostly related to the nutritional deficiencies of the pregnant woman or the family genetics. If the weight is less than normal, the maturity and development of all organs of the fetus are normal, and it is mostly related to insufficient nutrition of the pregnant woman or family genetics.
If the fetal growth restriction is caused by maternal factors, the fetus weighs less than 5 pounds, then it should be closely observed in the pediatrics department, and if there is any abnormality, it should be handled at any time, and it is necessary to strengthen the feeding, increase the nutrition of the fetus, and promote the development of the fetus.
Full-term fetus weighs less than 5 pounds, should actively search for the cause and strengthen the breastfeeding, under the guidance of the doctor reasonable feeding, to promote the normal growth of the fetus.