Abstract:Introduction/Aim. Those born small for gestational age are all newborns whose weight, length and head circumference deviate by more than minus two standard deviations in relation to the same parameters of average children of the same sex, corresponding gestational age and population. The goal is their early recognition and adequate treatment. They should be clearly distinguished from premature babies, children born before the 37th week of gestation, and it should be noted that all children born small for gesta… Show more
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