What does gestational age mean?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 4/24/2022

A term used to describe newborns who are below the 10th percentile in height or weight for their estimated gestational age. The gestational age is based upon the date of the mother's last menstrual period

Lesly Jaskolski ∙

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∙ 3y ago

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What does GA mean on ultra sound?

GA stands for gestational age.

What does the medical abbreviation EGA mean?

Estimated Gestational Age (obstetrics).

What is LGA vs SGA?

LGA- large for gestational age SGA- small for gestational age

What does GAEDD mean on a ultrasound picture?

I'm not an expert, but in Obstetrics GA usually refers to gestational age, and EDD usually is Estimated/Expected Date of Delivery, so I think it probably means the gestational age is consistent with the expected date of delivery.

What does GA stand for in pregnancy?

Gestational age ?

Abbreviation of small for gestational age?

SGA

What is the period of time from conception to parturition?

The gestational period is defined as the period of time from conception to parturition. The average gestational age for humans is 38 weeks.

What has the author Lilly M S Dubowitz written?

Lilly M. S. Dubowitz has written: 'Gestational age of the newborn' -- subject(s): Gestational age, Infants (Newborn), Medical examinations, Testing

Appropriate for gestational age (AGA)?

DefinitionAppropriate for gestational age (AGA) describes a fetus or newborn infant whose size is within the normal range for his or her gestational age.InformationAssigning size is a way to measure and monitor the growth of the infant throughout the pregnancy as well as at the time of birth.The measurement is calculated based on the estimated gestational age (how many weeks the mother was pregnant) in comparison to what is considered normal height, weight, head size, and developmental level for a child of the same gestational age and gender.Graphs are available showing the upper and lower normal limits for different gestational ages from the mid-20s through 42 weeks of gestation.An appropriate for gestational age full-term infant is heavier than 2500 grams (about 5.5 lbs.) and lighter than about 4000 grams (about 8.75 lbs.).For infants weighing less, see: Small for gestational age (SGA)For infants weighing more, see: Large for gestational age (LGA)Knowing the group into which an infant fits is important. An AGA baby tends to have the lowest risk for any problems. AGA babies have lower rates of disease and death than babies that are small or large for their gestational age.

What does gestational diabetes mean?

Diabetes brought about by being pregnant.

What does the medical abbreviation GDM mean?

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

When it says that an ultrasound is most accurate at 12 weeks does that mean gestational age or the time since LMP?

The earlier it is the more accurate it is whether from conception or from LMP, but if you say 12 weeks you mean from LMP.

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