A premature baby isn't going to follow the same growth curve as a baby who was born full-term. Pediatricians will track a premature baby differently, or by using a special premature growth chart.

Why do some extremely premature babies fail to grow while others prosper, despite similar diets? New research suggests these metabolic differences are underpinned by specific gut microbiome ...

A doctor may use specialized growth charts for premature babies or those born with special health needs. If you have concerns about your child's growth, you should contact your health care provider.

Parents may be given a chart by their pediatrician showing their baby's growth curve, but sometimes this information can be confusing.

Premature infants who fail to grow as expected or thrive may have problems with the development of their microbiome, a new study suggests. A team of researchers at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's ...

The knowledge about the long-term growth of very preterm children in relation to gestational age at birth is incomplete. Therefore, a retrospective study of longitudinal growth from birth to 7 y ...