62 1. Common growth concerns Some of the common concerns that bother parents of premature babies include: • Why is my baby more fragile and smaller than expected? • Why has my baby lost significant weight during the first week after birth? • Will my baby grow up normally or remain small and fragile for the rest of her/his life? • How can my baby grow better? Since most preterm babies are not able to achieve complete growth inside the mother’s womb, they usually weigh less than 2.5 kg at birth. When the baby is in the NICU, she/he is regularly monitored to ensure that maximum growth potential is reached. However, parents constantly worry about the growth of their preemies. So, let us address those concerns. 7. OMG! So Tiny…
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