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Can being premature by two months and being a twin affect your growth?
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Usually not: If you mean your growth as a 16 year old, most premies have " catch up growth" , and are back on the standard growth curves by 2 to 3 years old. As long as the child doesn't have other issues, it usually doesn't effect the long term growth.
Answered 8/18/2014
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