Appropriate for gestational age

What does "Appropriate for gestational age" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Appropriate for gestational age" is a term used in medicine to describe a baby's size at birth. It means that the baby's weight is normal for the number of weeks the baby spent in the mother's womb. For example, a baby born after a full-term pregnancy (around 40 weeks) would be expected to weigh between 5.5 and 8.8 pounds. If the baby's weight falls within this range, they would be considered "appropriate for gestational age."

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