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.
Q: What do the percentiles mean on a growth chart for babies? When is a drop a concern? A: When you visit your healthcare provider, your childâs height, weight and head circumference (in the first two years) are generally measured.