In this case baby was born En-caul (inside the amniotic fluid or sac. This baby was born premature .this baby is either pretty severely IUGR ( intrauterine growth restriction) small,low birth weight baby because its really tiny. Premature birth is one that occurs before the start of the 37th week of pregnancy. This baby is not in any danger in that tiny enclosed space. He is getting oxygen through the cord plus the fluid helps cushion. Baby was born en-caul ,this baby is either pretty severely IUGR or premature because tiny ,IUGR is when a baby in the womb does not grow as expected. The baby is not as big as would be expected for the stage of the mother's pregnancy. Low birth weight is less than 2500g ,very low birth weight is less than 1500g ,extremely low birth weight is less than 1000g..
