A "small for gestational age" baby means the same as an "underweight preterm" newborn.

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"Small for gestational age" refers to a baby who is born at or after term (37-42 weeks) but weighs less than expected for their gestational age. An "underweight preterm" baby refers to a baby born before 37 weeks who weighs less than what is considered average for their gestational age. Though both terms describe infants with low birth weights, they describe two different groups of babies.

A "Small for Gestational Age" Baby Means the Same as an "Underweight