Ninety percent of babies born<unk>  catch up in growth by the time they reach 2 years old. However, all<unk>  babies should be watched for signs of failure to thrive, hypoglycemia and other conditions common to<unk>  babies (see below). Hypoglycemia is common in asymmetrical<unk>  babies because their larger brains burn calories at a faster rate than their usually limited fat stores hold. Hypoglycemia is treated by frequent feedings and/or additions of cornstarch-based products (such as Duocal powder) to the feedings. For the 10 percent of those that are<unk>  without catchup growth by 2 years old, an endocrinologist should be consulted. Some cases warrant growth hormone therapy.There are some common conditions and disorders found in many that are<unk>  (and especially those that are<unk>  without catchup growth by 2 years old). They should be treated by the appropriate specialist: * Gastroenterologist - for gastrointestinal issues such as: reflux and/or delayed gastric emptying * Dietitian - to address caloric deficits. Dietitians are usually brought in for cases that include failure to thrive. Also, according to the theory of thrifty phenotype, causes of growth restriction also trigger epigenetic responses in the fetus that are otherwise activated in times of chronic food shortage. If the offspring actually develops in an environment rich in food it may be more prone to metabolic disorders, such as obesity and type II diabetes. * Speech-language pathologist or occupational therapist - for feeding issues. Occupational therapists may also treat sensory issues * Behaviorist - for feeding issues, a behavioral approach may also be used, but usually for older children (over 2) * Allergist - to diagnose or rule out food allergies (not necessarily more common in those<unk>  than the normal population) * Ear, nose and throat doctor - to diagnose enlarged adenoids or tonsils (not necessarily more common in those<unk>  than the normal population) For intrauterine growth restriction (during pregnancy), possible treatments include the early induction of labor, though this is only done if the condition has been diagnosed and seen as a risk to the health of the fetus.
Small for gestational age
Growth hormone deficiency
Large for gestational age
Low Birth Weight
Neonatal hypocalcemia
Breech birth
Vanishing twin
Low birth weight