Yesterday morning, I took my little son to the hospital for a check-up.
The doctor mentioned he had grown a bit taller but his weight hadn't changed much.
Compared to the growth curve for children, he is overall on the thinner side.
My little son was born prematurely, and during prenatal check-ups, it was discovered that he had poor nutrient absorption, making him smaller in weight than normal by a few weeks.
In the late stages of pregnancy, my wife developed gestational diabetes and high blood pressure, a condition known as early preeclampsia by obstetricians.
This poses a serious risk to the lives of both mother and baby, with the possibility of complications arising at any moment, necessitating the termination of the pregnancy.
When I heard about the possibility of terminating the pregnancy, I was terrified.
Initially unaware of the medical concept, I thought it meant the fetus in the mother's body could not survive and had to be delivered early through a cesarean section.
However, the doctor explained that it actually meant ending the fetus's development in the mother's womb, delivering it via C-section before full term, and then transferring to the pediatric clinic for treatment, which typically poses no major issues.
After hearing the doctor's explanation, I felt relieved. As long as the child is healthy and receives proper nutrition, it's okay if he grow a bit slower.
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