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In 2006, Colorado's low birthweight rate was 9 percent. In Colorado between 1995 and 2005, the percentage of singleton infants born low birth weight increased nearly 6 percent. Risk factors during pregnancy that can cause babies to be born at a low birthweight include smoking, poor nutrition, and inappropriate weight gain. Women who do not gain enough weight during pregnancy are more than 1 1/2 times as likely to deliver a low birthweight infant compared to women who gain enough weight. Women who gain too much weight during pregnancy have an increased risk of premature delivery, preeclampsia, and increased risk of requiring a cesarean section delivery. To watch or download Public Service Annoucements (PSAs), click on the following links: To listen to radio PSA, click on the following links: |
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 A Healthy Baby is Worth the Weight: A video for expecting mothers |
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Phone: (303) 692-2487
Email: Healthy Baby Campaign Postal Mail Address: Healthy Baby Campaign PSD-WH-A4 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246-1530 |
The Women’s Health Section, and Grant Number 2 B04 MC 00337-07 from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (Title V, Social Security Act), Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services supports the contents of this Web site. All information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. |