Neonatal Gestational Age Calculator

Estimate gestational age using a simplified Ballard physical maturity score.

Skin

Lanugo

Plantar Surface

Breast

Ear/Eye

Genitals

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Physical Maturity Score

Estimated Gestational Age

34 weeks

How to Use This Calculator

Assess the newborn's physical maturity across six criteria and score each from 1 (immature) to 5 (mature).
Skin: score 1 = sticky/transparent, 3 = smooth/pink/visible veins, 5 = leathery/cracked/no visible veins.
Lanugo: score 1 = abundant, 3 = thinning, 5 = mostly bald. Plantar surface: score 1 = no creases, 5 = creases over entire sole.
Score Breast, Ear/Eye recoil, and Genitals maturity similarly from 1–5 based on the bedside Ballard criteria.
Review the Total Physical Score and Estimated Gestational Age in weeks — compare to stated gestational age to guide care decisions.

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