88 Catch-up growth When premature babies start to adapt, they start growing rapidly, gaining weight, height, head circumference, and body fat. This is known as "catch-up growth" and is a way for the baby to try and match up to the ideal growth milestones appropriate for her/his age. To help them with their growth, babies are usually offered additional nutrients for energy, fortified breast milk, or formula feeds. A few short-term benefits include: • Better immunity • Improved brain growth • Higher chances of survival Parents are often worried about the medical complications that come with their baby being born too early. They are also wary of the ailments that their baby may experience in adulthood and always look for ways to prevent them. 13. Paving the Road to the Future
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