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    General Problems in Newborns
    • Preterm (Premature) Baby
      • What is a preterm baby?
      • What causes a baby to be born too early?
      • What are symptoms of a preterm baby?
      • What complications do preterm babies have?
      • How do doctors treat preterm babies?
      • How can I keep my baby from being born too early?
    • Small-for-Gestational-Age Baby
      • What is a small-for-gestational-age (SGA) baby?
      • What causes a baby to be small for gestational age?
      • What are the symptoms of a baby being small for gestational age?
      • What complications do small-for-gestational-age babies have?
      • How can doctors tell if my baby is small for gestational age?
      • How do doctors treat babies who are small for gestational age?
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