When a baby is low in birth weight, even though it is born at full term, it is referred to as being small for gestational age.

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This statement is true. A baby is considered small for gestational age if its birth weight is below the 10th percentile for its gestational age based on population-specific birth weight standards. This can occur even if the baby is born at full term.

When a Baby Is Low in Birth Weight, Even Though