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Published on: February 2, 2017

[Postnatal growth of very low birth weight infants. Anthropometry at two year of age: a longitudinal study]

Przemko Kwinta1, Edyta Piatkowska, Małgorzata Klimek

  • 1Klinika Chorób Dzieci Katedry Pediatrii Wydziału Lekarskiego Uniwersytetu Jagiellońsklego, 30-663 Kraków, ul. Wielicka 265. kwintap@mp.pl

Przeglad Lekarski
|July 11, 2002
PubMed

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Premature newborns born later (29-32 weeks gestation) show faster growth rates than extremely premature infants (24-28 weeks gestation). Separate growth charts are crucial for assessing development in these vulnerable populations.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatalogy
  • Pediatric Growth and Development
  • Perinatology

Context:

  • Accurate growth assessment is vital for premature newborns' health.
  • Newborn maturity significantly influences growth trajectories.
  • Extremely premature infants require specialized monitoring.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate how newborn maturity impacts growth rates during the first two years of life.
  • To compare growth patterns between different gestational age groups of premature infants.

Summary:

  • A prospective, longitudinal study followed 159 premature newborns (< or = 32 weeks gestation).
  • Infants born between 29-32 weeks gestation exhibited significantly faster growth in weight, length, and chest circumference compared to those born between 24-28 weeks.
  • Growth charts stratified by gestational age are recommended for precise developmental assessment.

Impact:

  • Highlights the importance of gestational age-specific growth charts for premature infants.
  • Provides evidence for differentiated growth monitoring strategies based on maturity.
  • Informs clinical practice for optimizing care and developmental follow-up of premature newborns.
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