Common culprits of infants born small for gestational age include all of the following except:

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The common culprits of infants being born small for gestational age (SGA) include maternal smoking, malnutrition during pregnancy, and sharing the womb with a sibling (e.g., twin or triplet pregnancies), which can lead to competition for nutrients. However, a mother working while pregnant is not directly linked to infants being born SGA, as long as the work environment and conditions do not expose the mother to harmful substances or excessive stress that could indirectly affect fetal growth.

Common Culprits of Infants Born Small for Gestational Age Include