Pediatrics Terminology (AGE descriptions)

Question 1

What is Gestational Age?

Answer 1

• Weeks since mother’s last menstruation
• Mostly utilized during pregnancy

Question 2

How to Calculate Gestational Age?

Answer 2

Gestation Age + Chronological Age

E.g:

Baby was born at 32 weeks gestation and is now 10 weeks old

• 32 + 10 = 42 weeks

Question 3

What is Chronological Age?

Answer 3

• Age since birth
• Actual Age

Question 4

What is Corrected or Adjusted Age? What it is used for?

Answer 4

• Premature babies
• To account for milestone expectations

Question 5

How to calculate Corrected/Adjusted Age?

Answer 5

Chronological Age - Prematurity (from 40 weeks)

E.g

Baby was born at 32 weeks gestation and is now 10 weeks old

• 40-32 = 8 premature
• Chronological: 10
• 10 - 8 = 2

= 2 weeks corrected