Fenton Preterm Growth Charts

Name: Fenton Preterm Growth Charts
Creator: Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD
Keywords: Fenton, preterm, premature, growth, weight, length, head circumference, percentile, z-score, neonatal, NICU, gestational age, postmenstrual age

Fenton 2013 growth curves for preterm neonates (22-50 weeks postmenstrual age)

Clinically Verified· 5 tests

For educational and informational purposes only. Verify all results before clinical application.

Sex *

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Gestational Age *

Postnatal Age *

Weight *

Length *

Head Circumference *

References

Fenton TR, Kim JH. A systematic review and meta-analysis to revise the Fenton growth chart for preterm infants. BMC Pediatr. 2013;13:59.[DOI]
Villar J, et al. INTERGROWTH-21st very preterm size at birth reference charts. Lancet. 2016;387(10021):844-845.[DOI]

Reviewed by Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD · Last updated March 2026

Medical disclaimer

This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional clinical judgment. Always independently verify results before making clinical decisions.

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