Growth in Small-for-Gestational-Age Preterm-Born Children from 0 to 4 Years: The Role of both Prematurity and SGA Status
- Bocca-Tjeertes, Inger F. A.
- Reijneveld, Sijmen A.
- Kerstjens, Jorien M.
- de Winter, Andrea F.
- Bos, Arend F.
DOIAbstract
Background: Fullterm small-for-gestational-age children (SGAs) are known for their ability to catch up on growth. Nevertheless, increased risk of growth restriction remains. Evidence on preterm SGA children's growth is lacking. Objective: To determine absolute gains in height and weight, relative growth, and growth restriction in preterm SGAs from 0 to 4 years and how prematurity and SGA status affect these measures. Design/ Methods: Community-based cohort study, n = 1,648 preterm-born (gestational age <36 weeks, 57 SGA) and 605 term-born (12 SGA). We defined SGA as a birth weight less than -2 SD (P 2.3) compared to counterparts matched for gestational age. Height, weight, and head circumference were obtained from medical records and transl...
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