children s health issues
Small for Gestational Age (SGA) Newborns
Treatment of SGA Newborns
Treatment of underlying causes and complications There is no specific treatment for small-for-gestational-age newborns, but underlying conditions and complications are treated as needed. Growth hormone injections are sometimes given to certain SGA infants who remain quite small at 2 to 4 years of age. This treatment must be given for several years and must be considered on a case-by-case basis. Newborns with Polycythemia in the Newborn are given intravenous (IV) fluids, and newborns with All pregnant people should receive good prenatal care and should avoid alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs (such ascocaineand heroin) while pregnant. 