FCS 324 Week 2 Discussion 2 | Los Rios Community College

FCS 324 Week 2 Discussion 2 | Los Rios Community College 

Heredity, Prenatal Development & Birth Discussion Assignment - Preterm, Small for date, and Low birth weight Babies

Discussion Questions:

1.    Compare and contrast how the risks of neonatal mortality and low birth weight may differ for babies.

2.    Distinguish between the terms pretermsmall for date, and low birth weight. What are the characteristics and concerns associated with each category?

3.    Discuss possible reasons that the probability of a low birth weight or preterm baby may vary with socioeconomic status of the mother.

4.    Discuss the findings of research on the therapeutic effects of massage and kangaroo care for preterm infants.

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