Physical Growth

Growth stages are more predictable, even if they must be considered in the context of each child's specific genetic and ethnic influences. It is important to trace the growth of the child sex and age appropriate graphs. Charts now available for certain ethnic groups, as well as a small number of genetic syndromes (eg, low and syndromes Turner). Fetal weight gain is the strongest in the third trimester of pregnancy. During the first few months of life, this rapid growth continues, after which the growth rate slows. Bithweight decrease was found by 2 weeks of age and twice as 5 months. Height is not up to double between 3 and 4 years. Head of the growth during the first 5 or 6 months is due to the continuation of the division of neuronal cells. Later, the increased size of the head is due to the growth of nerve cells and supporting tissue proliferation.