Gestational Age
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Gestation is the period of time between conception and birth during which the fetus grows and develops inside the mother's womb.
Gestational age is the time measured from the first day of the woman's last menstrual cycle to the current date. It is measured in weeks. A normal pregnancy can range from 38 to 42 weeks.
Infants born before 37 weeks are considered premature. Infants born after 42 weeks are considered postmature. The gestational maturity rating is measured after the...
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Large for gestational age (LGA)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Large for gestational age (LGA) means that a fetus or infant is larger or more developed than normal for the baby's gestational... Read more »
Appropriate for gestational age (AGA)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Appropriate for gestational age (AGA) describes a fetus or newborn infant whose size is within the normal range for his or her gestational... Read more »
Small for gestational age (SGA)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Small for gestational age (SGA) means a fetus or infant is smaller in size than normal for the baby's gender and gestational age. Alternative... Read more »
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
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Gestational Diabetes Ups Risk of Future Problems
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