Analysis of longitudinal follow-up data of physical growth in singleton full-term small for gestational age infants.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the catch-up growth pattern of singleton full-term small for gestational age (SGA) infants in the first year after birth.

Methods

A single-center retrospective cohort study was performed to assess singleton full-term SGA infants. Weight, length, and head circumference were measured at birth, and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months of age.

Results

Two hundred ten SGA infants were included in this study. Boys (n = 90) and girls (n = 120) showed a similar gestational age, birth weight, and body length. Weight, length, and head circumference in SGA infants in all age groups increased with age, with the fastest growth stage from birth to 3 months. The speed of weight and head circumference catch-up was higher than that of body length. At 12

SUBMITTER: Zhao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8647279 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature