Appropriate for gestational age (AGA) describes a fetus or newborn infant whose size is within the normal range for his or her
Assigning size is a way to measure and monitor the growth of the infant throughout the pregnancy as well as at the time of birth.
The measurement is calculated based on the estimated gestational age (how many weeks the mother was pregnant) in comparison to what is considered normal height, weight, head size, and developmental level...
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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 »
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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... Read more »
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 »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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