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