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My son was born premature at 35 weeks weighing 4 lbs. current wgt, 12lbs 13 oz. according to a premie growth chart, what should his height and wgt be?

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Dr. Nela Cordero answered

PREMATURITY: Even if your baby was born premie, he can catch up easily like the term babies. He already doubled his weight ! normally it is on age 6 months.

Answered 11/4/2013

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A member asked:

My son was born premature at 35 weeks weighing 4 lbs. current wgt, 12lbs 13 oz. according to a premie growth chart, what should his height and wgt be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nela Cordero answered

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