64 4. Growth beyond the second week Although premature babies may grow slower than full-term babies, they tend to catch up as the feeding increases. Once the baby reaches normal feeding, breast milk may be fortified to provide more nourishment. It is important to understand that premature babies do not grow the same way in the NICU as they would have if they were inside their mother’s womb. A baby's length and head circumference are also measured and tracked regularly. If the growth chart has parallel lines, it means that the baby is growing well. 5. Catch-up growth Catch-up growth is rapid growth in infants or young children who were born prematurely. It is difficult to predict how much catch-up growth
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