<![CDATA[Introduction: Low birth weight (LBW) refers to newborns whose birth weight is less than 2,500 grams. Various factors can contribute to LBW, including maternal age, parity, nutritional status, gestational age, history of anemia, and history of preeclampsia. This study aimed to describe the characteristics of mothers who gave birth to LBW infants at Bali Mandara Hospital. Methods: The research utilized a cross-sectional design, with secondary data from 265 respondents obtained from patient medical records. Univariate analysis was performed, and the sampling technique used was total sampling. Results: The results indicated that 81.5% of the 265 respondents were aged 20-35 years when giving birth to LBW infants. Regarding parity, 60.8% of the respondents were multiparous. Additionally, 56.6% of the mothers experienced CED. Among the 265 respondents, 93.6% of the infants were born preterm, while 51.3% of the mothers had anemia, and 22.6% had a history of preeclampsia. Conclusion The conclusion of the study revealed that most mothers who gave birth to LBW infants at Bali Mandara Hospital were within a safe age range and did not have a history of preeclampsia. However, the majority were multiparous, had CED, gave birth preterm, and had anemia. It is recommended that midwives conduct intensive monitoring of pregnant women who have these risk factors to prevent LBW.]]>
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