Travis is born three days after his due date and weighs five pounds. Travis is a(n) __________ infant.

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Travis is born after his due date, but with a weight below the normal range for his gestational age. This makes him a small-for-date infant. Preterm infants are born before the 37th week of gestation, while anoxic infants experience a lack of oxygen during delivery. Average-weight infants are born within the normal weight range for their gestational age.

Travis Is Born Three Days After His Due Date and Weighs