Appropriate for gestational age (AGA)

Fetal age; Gestation; Development - AGA; Growth - AGA; Neonatal care - AGA; Newborn care - AGA

Gestation is the period of time between conception and birth. During this time, the baby grows and develops inside the mother's womb.

If the baby's gestational age findings after birth match the calendar age, the baby is said to be appropriate for gestational age (AGA).

AGA babies have lower rates of problems and death than babies that are small or large for their gestational age.

Gestational ages

Fetal development can be monitored to test for normal growth patterns.

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