Maria just had a baby at 38 weeks after conception. Her newborn weighed 5 pounds and would be labeled as

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A baby born at 38 weeks after conception should weigh around 6-7.5 pounds, so a weight of 5 pounds would be considered small for gestational age. Premature babies are born before 37 weeks and small for prenatal age refers to a baby with growth restrictions throughout the entire pregnancy, not just at the end.

Maria Just Had a Baby at 38 Weeks After Conception