A comparison between the growth trend of normal and low birth weight newborns during the first year of life

Low-birth-weight (LBW) children are at higher risk for failure to thrive. The aim of the study was to establish the trend of physical growth in Until now their growth was evaluated with normal birth weight baby’s chart. In this cohort study we investigated demographic characteristics and growth trend during the first of life 406 newborn divided into three groups: LBW (Low Birth Weight) n=103, VlBW (Very Low Birth Weight) n=20 and NBW (Normal Birth Weight) n=303. Body weight, length and head circumference were measured at the time of birth and several follow ups until 12 months