Born 39 weeks after conception, Sasha weighs in at around two pounds. Given this information, Sasha is best defined as
A) full-term and normal birth weight.
B) preterm and normal birth weight.
C) preterm and very low birth weight.
D) full-term and extremely low birth weight.

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Sasha is born at 39 weeks, which is considered full-term. However, weighing around two pounds is extremely low for a full-term baby, indicating an extremely low birth weight.

Born 39 Weeks After Conception, Sasha Weighs in at Around