Normal gestational age range according to Dubowitz calculation is?

Normal gestational age range according to Dubowitz calculation is?

• A. 36–40 weeks
• B. 38–42 weeks
• C. 20–40 weeks
• D. 40–44 weeks

Answer: (B)

The Dubowitz method estimates how mature a newborn is by scoring physical and neuromuscular criteria and then mapping that score to a gestational age in weeks. A newborn whose maturity corresponds to about 38–42 weeks is considered term by this assessment. Preterm infants show less maturity on the Dubowitz criteria, while post-term infants appear more mature than the typical term range. Therefore, the normal gestational age range according to Dubowitz is approximately 38–42 weeks.

The Dubowitz method estimates how mature a newborn is by scoring physical and neuromuscular criteria and then mapping that score to a gestational age in weeks. A newborn whose maturity corresponds to about 38–42 weeks is considered term by this assessment. Preterm infants show less maturity on the Dubowitz criteria, while post-term infants appear more mature than the typical term range. Therefore, the normal gestational age range according to Dubowitz is approximately 38–42 weeks.