LBW · VLBW · ELBW · Macrosomia
This tool classifies a newborn's absolute birthweight, entered in grams, into six standard clinical bands — from micropreemie through macrosomia — each linked to its associated neonatal risks and care implications, per the tool's own reference data. It classifies by weight alone, not by weight relative to gestational age: the screen's own footnote directs clinicians to the Fenton or Intergrowth-21st growth charts for size-for-gestational-age (SGA/AGA/LGA) determination, which this specific tool does not perform. A live calculator returns the matching category instantly from an entered birthweight between 200 and 7000 grams.
Six bands: Micropreemie (under 750 g), Extremely Low Birth Weight (under 1000 g), Very Low Birth Weight (1000–1499 g), Low Birth Weight (1500–2499 g), Normal Birth Weight (2500–3999 g), and Macrosomia (4000 g or more, with higher grades at 4500 g and 5000 g).
No. This screen classifies absolute birthweight only. The app's own reference note directs users to the Fenton or Intergrowth-21st growth charts for size-for-gestational-age (small/appropriate/large for gestational age) determination, which requires plotting weight against gestational age rather than looking at weight alone.
Per the app, ELBW infants face very high risk of respiratory distress syndrome, intraventricular haemorrhage, necrotising enterocolitis, sepsis, and patent ductus arteriosus, and typically require NICU care with surfactant, early nutrition support, and close fluid/glucose management.
Birthweight of 4000 g or more, with the app defining Grade II at 4500 g or more and Grade III at 5000 g or more, and noting increased risk of shoulder dystocia, birth injury, and hypoglycaemia.
The in-app calculator accepts birthweight entries between 200 and 7000 grams.