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ReviewPublic health nutrition2023

Integrated growth assessment in the first 1000 d of life: an interdisciplinary conceptual framework.

Sanja Nel, Robert C Pattinson, Valerie Vannevel, Ute D Feucht, Helen Mulol, Friede Am Wenhold

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Review in Public health nutrition, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Sanja NelDepartment of Human Nutrition, University of Pretoria, Pretoria0002, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0003-3175-7340
Robert C PattinsonResearch Centre for Maternal, Fetal, Newborn & Child Health Care Strategies, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.
Valerie VannevelResearch Centre for Maternal, Fetal, Newborn & Child Health Care Strategies, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.
Ute D FeuchtResearch Centre for Maternal, Fetal, Newborn & Child Health Care Strategies, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.
Helen MulolResearch Centre for Maternal, Fetal, Newborn & Child Health Care Strategies, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.
Friede Am WenholdDepartment of Human Nutrition, University of Pretoria, Pretoria0002, South Africa.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesPrenatal growth affects short- and long-term morbidity, mortality and growth, yet communication between prenatal and postnatal healthcare teams is often minimal. This paper aims to develop an integrated, interdisciplinary framework for foetal/infant growth assessment, contributing to the continuity of care across the first 1000 d of life.

designA multidisciplinary think-tank met regularly over many months to share and debate their practice and research experience related to foetal/infant growth assessment. Participants’ personal practice and knowledge were verified against and supplemented by published research.

settingOnline and in-person brainstorming sessions of growth assessment practices that are feasible and valuable in resource-limited, low- and middle-income country (LMIC) settings.

participantsA group of obstetricians, paediatricians, dietitians/nutritionists and a statistician.

resultsNumerous measurements, indices and indicators were identified for growth assessment in the first 1000 d. Relationships between foetal, neonatal and infant measurements were elucidated and integrated into an interdisciplinary framework. Practices relevant to LMIC were then highlighted: antenatal Doppler screening, comprehensive and accurate birth anthropometry (including proportionality of weight, length and head circumference), placenta weighing and incorporation of length-for-age, weight-for-length and mid-upper arm circumference in routine growth monitoring. The need for appropriate, standardised clinical records and corresponding policies to guide clinical practice and facilitate interdisciplinary communication over time became apparent.

conclusionsClearer communication between prenatal, perinatal and postnatal health care providers, within the framework of a common understanding of growth assessment and a supportive policy environment, is a prerequisite to continuity of care and optimal health and development outcomes.

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Fetal DevelopmentPrenatal CareFemaleHumansInfantInfant, NewbornPregnancyContinuity of careDopplerFirst 1000 dFoetal growth restrictionGrowth monitoringInfant growthInterdisciplinary care

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PMID37170908
PMCPMC10410405

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