After giving birth at 40 weeks,Emma is told that she has a low birth-weight infant.This means that
A)gestation did not last the typical 38 weeks.
B)the infant weighs less than 2.5 kg.
C)she should expect some brain damage in the child.
D)she was likely exposed to rubella while pregnant.

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A low birth-weight infant is defined as an infant that weighs less than 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) at birth. It has nothing to do with gestation length, maternal exposure to rubella, or expected brain damage.

After Giving Birth at 40 Weeks,Emma Is Told That She