Birth weight Summary

Everything you need to understand or teach Birth weight.

  • 2 Encyclopedia Articles

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Encyclopedia Articles (2)

702 words, approx. 3 pages
Low Birthweight Low birthweight is defined as being less than 2500 grams (or 5.5 pounds) at birth, with premature birth being a common cause of such low birthweight babies. Birthweight is one of the k... Read more
491 words, approx. 2 pages
Small for Gestational Age Small for gestational age (SGA) describes infants who weigh less than they should given their gestational age (the weeks they have spent in the uterus). SGA infants can be pr... Read more