Are infant growth charts misleading?

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Are infant growth charts misleading?

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Pre-term infants who are born either smaller or larger than expected for their gestational age face an increased risk of poor growth and development. Smaller babies are in greater danger of experiencing neurodevelopmental delays, says Irene Olsen, an adjunct assistant professor in Penn Nursing, while ...

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Are infant growth charts misleading?

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