Birth weight is a major factor in determining child survival, future physical growth, and mental
development,3) It is also sensitive to changes in the physical and socio-demographic status of
the mother. In addition, the incidence of LBW babies is linked to maternal nutritional status.
The quality of the maternal diet is related to the level of education and income, and affects
the health status of the mother. Moreover, the fear of experiencing a difficult labor and birth
prompts some pregnant women to restrict their food intake during the third trimester. There are
other cases in which low income and/or demanding physical labor of expectant mothers seem
to be significant factors that result in LBW babies