Small for gestational age
Small for gestational age (SGA) newborns are those who are smaller in size than normal for the gestational age. SGA is most commonly defined as a weight below the 10th percentile for the gestational age. SGA predicts susceptibility to hypoglycemia, hypothermia, and polycythemia. By definition, at least 10% of all newborns will be labeled SGA. All SGA babies should be watched for signs of failure to thrive, hypoglycemia and other health conditions.
| Small for gestational age | |
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| Graph showing which babies fit the definition of small. (DiseaseDB #31952) | |
| Specialty | Pediatrics |
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