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Small for gestational age
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| Graph showing which babies fit the definition of small. (DiseaseDB #31952) | |
| Specialty | Pediatrics  |
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.[1] SGA predicts susceptibility to hypoglycemia, hypothermia, and polycythemia.[2] 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 (SGA) at MedlinePlus. Update Date: 8/4/2009. Updated by: Linda J. Vorvick. Also reviewed by David Zieve.
- ^ Cunningham, F. Gary; Leveno, Kenneth J.; Bloom, Steven L.; Spong, Catherine Y.; Dashe, Jodi S.; Hoffman, Barbara L.; Casey, Brian M.; Sheffield, Jeanne S. (2013). Williams Obstetrics (24 ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.
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