Maya was born at 34 weeks and weighed 4.5 pounds. Remmy was born at 39 weeks and weighed 4.5 pounds. Of these two newborns, which is considered to be small for gestational age?

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Remmy is considered small for gestational age because, at 39 weeks, a typical newborn would weigh more than 4.5 pounds. Maya, born at 34 weeks, is not considered small for gestational age because her weight is appropriate for her gestational age.

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