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Highlights that many low birth weight infants are also preterm, reviews trends in preterm and low birth weight rates, and describes family stress during NICU stays and transition home. 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Although not true for all infants, the majority of infants born LBW are also preterm. Preterm births declined between 2007 and 2014, with researchers citing a drop in teenage and young mother births as one possible reason. The rate of preterm births in 2015, however, increased for the first time since 2007, to 9.6%, and the prevalence of LBW also increased in 2015 to 8. 07%(Martin, Hamilton, & Osterman, 2016) .  \nChildren born early typically spend their first days of life in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks depending on their medical status. For all families, the NICU is a time of challenge and vigilance. Families benefit from the expertise of not only medical staff but also social workers and mental health professionals. Both mothers and fathers are at risk for high levels of stress. Studies of fathers of infants born early reveals that they experience uncertainty, suffer from individual strain, and are at risk for depression due to their child’s condition (Chesney, & Champion, 2008; Lou , Pedersen, & Hedegaard, 2009) . Parents of infants born early may experience continuing crises, uncertainty, and powerlessness during the NICU and transition to home (O’Brien & Lynch, 2011) . Professionals affiliated with NICUs, including social workers and in some instances EI practitioners, can respond to these parent concerns as well as discuss family strengths while the babies are still in the NICU.  \nOver the past several decades, we have witnessed better survival rates for LBW and/or preterm infants born at smaller and smaller birthweights and earlier and earlier in gestation (Mathews, MacDorman, & Thoma, 2015) . The rate of neonatal survival and neurodevelopmental disabilities varies greatly in this population and is subject to the impact of obstetric and neonatal care in NICUs.  \nTerminology Associated with Low Birth Weight (LBW) and  \nPrematurity   \n\n| Based on Weight |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Low birth weight (LBW) |  |  | Birth weight \u003C 2,500 g |\n| Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) |  |  | Birth weight \u003C 1,500 g |\n| Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) |  |  | Birth weight \u003C 1,000 g |\n| Macrosomia (also called large for gestational age or LGA) |  |  | Birth weight more than 9 pounds, 15 ounces (4,500 grams) |\n| Fetal Growth Restriction (also known FGR, growth-restricted, small for gestational age, SGA, and small for dates) |  |  | Birth weight less than\u003Cbr>expected for gestational age. |\n| Based on Gestational Age |  |  |  |\n| Preterm |  | Birth before 37 weeks of pregnancy |  |\n| Moderate to late preterm |  | Birth between 32-37 weeks |  |\n| Very preterm |  | Birth between 28-31 weeks |  |\n| Extremely preterm |  | Birth \u003C 28 weeks |  |\n| Periviable |  | Birth between 22-24 weeks |  |\n| Common Conditions Treated in NICU |  |  |  |\n| Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) | Chronic lung disease common in premature babies who have been treated for RDS (see below) . Babies with RDS have immature lungs. |  |  |\n| Hypertonicity and hypotonicity | “Hyper” refers to high tone demonstrated by stiffness or tightness. “Hypo” refers to low tone demonstrated by floppy feel or loose when handled. |  |  |\n| Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) | Bleeding in the ventricular system of the brain, most common in the smallest premature babies. Grade 3 and 4 indicate severe bleeding and often associated with later neurodevelopmental disabilities. |  |  |\n| Periventricular Hemorrhage (PVH) | Bleeding in the white matter tissu","cbCaiq1G7OYOhxxC","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiq1G7OYOhxxC","pdf",933852,17,"English","# Overview\n## Purpose and endorsement of national Part C guidelines\n## Prevalence and trends of LBW and preterm births\n## NICU experience and family support\n# Terminology and classifications\n## Based on weight (LBW, VLBW, ELBW, macrosomia, FGR)\n## Based on gestational age (preterm categories)\n## Common conditions treated in NICU\n# Developmental delays associated with LBW and/or preterm birth","[{\"question\":\"What is the document’s main purpose regarding early intervention?\",\"answer\":\"It endorses the development of national guidelines for identification and eligibility for Part C early intervention for children born low birth weight and/or preterm in the United States.\"},{\"question\":\"Why are NICU families described as being under significant stress?\",\"answer\":\"The NICU is portrayed as a time of challenge and vigilance, with mothers and fathers at risk for high stress, uncertainty, and depression related to the child’s condition.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the statement define common NICU terminology and categories?\",\"answer\":\"It lists classifications by birth weight (LBW, VLBW, ELBW, macrosomia, fetal growth restriction), by gestational age (preterm and subcategories), and then describes common NICU conditions such as RDS, IVH, PVH, and ROP.\"}]","Position Statement on Low Birth Weight, Prematurity - Early Intervention | PDF",1792048779,43]