Preterm babies are not necessarily short in height. With proper nutritional interventions and no other accompanying illnesses, preterm babies will generally reach normal height.
Newborns with a gestational age of 37 weeks or less are considered preterm, and with proper nutrition after birth and no other illnesses affecting growth and development, preterm children’s height and weight will reach the normal standard at 1 to 2 years of age, and their height will not necessarily be short.
If a preterm child is not fed properly at an early age and has developmental delays, or if a preterm child is born with neurological developmental problems, the child’s height in the future may be shorter than that of other children of the same age and gender, and he or she may be short, but the specifics of the situation will vary from person to person.
It is important to monitor the growth and development of preterm babies and seek early medical attention if there are any abnormalities.