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.
Average Weight and Height for Newborn and Infants At every regular checkup, your childâs doctor will measure and weigh him and let you know which percentiles he fits into. If you are concerned about your childâs height or weight, talk to your doctor about it.