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Growth parameters of NICU admitted low birth weight preterm neonates at corrected ages of 6 and 12 month

Zia Islami1, Razieh Fallah2, Toktam Mosavian1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.

Iranian Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|September 24, 2014
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Low birth weight (LBW) preterm neonates show the highest rates of underweight and short stature at six months. Exclusive breastfeeding is associated with better growth outcomes in LBW infants.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatalogy
  • Pediatric Growth and Development
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Low birth weight (LBW), defined as <2500 g, is a significant global health concern.
  • Preterm neonates admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are particularly vulnerable to growth issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the growth parameters (weight, height, head circumference) of LBW preterm neonates.
  • To evaluate growth at corrected ages of 6 and 12 months post-NICU admission.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective cohort study design.
  • Follow-up of LBW preterm neonates admitted to Shahid Sadoughi Hospital NICU.
  • Growth measurements taken at 6 and 12 months corrected age.

Main Results:

  • Highest incidence of underweight and short stature observed at 6 months corrected age.
  • Exclusive breastfeeding correlated with reduced underweight frequency at 6 months.
  • Neonates with birth weight <1000 g experienced longer NICU stays and higher underweight rates.

Conclusions:

  • Growth assessment is crucial for LBW children.
  • Maternal education on infant nutrition is vital for early detection and management of growth retardation.
  • Timely intervention can prevent long-term developmental problems in LBW infants.
Abstract

Keywords:
Growth disordersHeightLow birth weightWeight

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