Infant Health Promotion Teaching on Leading Cause of Death Leading Cause of death: LBW, congenital anomalies, disorders relating to short gestation and unspecified LBW, SIDS, and newborn affected by maternal complications of pregnancy. Access to and use of high-quality prenatal care decrease early delivery and infant mortality. Teach parents about prenatal care, placing infant on back to sleep. Assist family on making informed decisions and that they are aware of all available health services, ...