Small For Gestational Age

The document discusses small for gestational age (SGA) babies. SGA refers to babies smaller than normal for the number of weeks of gestation. This can be due to intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) where the fetus does not receive enough nutrients and oxygen. SGA can be caused by maternal health issues, placental problems, or fetal abnormalities. SGA babies are at risk for complications during delivery and after due to limited growth and oxygen restriction. Diagnosis involves measuring fetal size by ultrasound and fundal height checks during pregnancy and weighing the baby after birth compared to gestational age. Treatment focuses on ensuring temperature stability, adequate nutrition through feeding support, and monitoring for low blood sugar or oxygen levels in affected