In the United States, a graduate from an accredited PA program must pass the NCCPA-administered Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam before becoming a PA-C; this certification is required for licensure in all states.
Small for gestational age (SGA) babies are those whose birth weight lies below the 10th percentile for that gestational age. Low birth weight (LBW), is sometimes used to define a baby that weighs less than 5 lb 8 oz (2500 g) regardless of gestational age.
Adequate newborn weight gain Anticipate up to 10% weight loss after delivery and regain to birth weight by 2 weeks. Weight gain (1 gram = 0.0352 oz) Daily: 20-30 grams per day. Weekly: 150-200 grams (5 to 7 ounces) per week. Infant doubles birth weight in 6 months.