how can you tell if you are having a growth spurt?
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["Increased appetite. A child's nutritional needs increase before and during periods of rapid growth.", 'An increase in bone and muscle growth.', 'An increase in the amount of fat stored in the body.']
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This is because, between the ages of 2 and 4, children go through a massive growth spurt. For all of the medical and lifestyle articles out there dealing with newborns and teenagers, there only seem to be about half as many on this period in a toddler's life.
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['Growth of pubic hair, other body hair, and facial hair.', 'Enlargement of testicles and penis.', 'Muscle growth.', 'Growth spurt.', 'Acne.', 'Deepening of the voice.']
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['01/7Thinking of having a baby? ... ', '02/7Your period cycles function super good! ... ', '03/7You have a curvy body type. ... ', '04/7You have been pregnant before, despite using birth control. ... ', '05/7Medically, you are all well checked out. ... ', '06/7You have a heightened sense of smell. ... ', '07/7You have a clear discharge.']
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On average, girls grow about 3 inches (8 cm) per year during the growth spurt. Girls usually stop growing taller about 2 years after starting their menstrual period.
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['rapid weight gain mainly in the face, chest and abdomen contrasted with slender arms and legs.', 'a flushed and round face.', 'high blood pressure.', 'osteoporosis.', 'skin changes (bruises and purple stretch marks)', 'muscle weakness.', 'mood swings, which show as anxiety, depression or irritability.']
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You will also grow in height. This “growth spurt” happens very quickly. On average, girls grow about 3 inches (8 cm) per year during the growth spurt. Girls usually stop growing taller about 2 years after starting their menstrual period.
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['Weight gain. You might have heard this from a lot of people that if a baby has doubled the birth weight then it is time to introduce solids. ... ', 'Slowed weight gain. Babies generally gain weight faster in the initial months, after that their weight gain slows down a little. ... ', 'Appearance of teeth.']
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What is happening with your baby? The vast majority of your baby's growth is complete by 35 weeks. Your baby's kidneys are completely developed, and the liver is beginning to process waste. Because your baby has grown so much, you may notice a change in her movements as there is less room to move around.
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They tend to grow most quickly between ages 12 and 15. The growth spurt of boys is, on average, about 2 years later than that of girls. By age 16, most boys have stopped growing, but their muscles will continue to develop.
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This “growth spurt” happens very quickly. On average, girls grow about 3 inches (8 cm) per year during the growth spurt. Girls usually stop growing taller about 2 years after starting their menstrual period.
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You'll probably be in for another growth spurt this week, which means crankiness, restlessness and feeding more. As their little body fills out and straightens up, you'll notice your baby gaining more muscle control and their movements are less jagged.
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And your baby most likely gained about 1 to 1.25 pounds since last month! “5-month-old growth spurt" isn't a phrase you normally hear—but it's well known that babies tend to have growth spurts around four months and around six months, and you're right smack in the middle of that.
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In addition to a short, 2-3 day (or perhaps 1 week) growth spurt at 6 weeks, most babies also experience something that Dr. Weissbluth calls “the peak of fussiness”. By 6 weeks of age, most babies are growing out of their drowsy newborn state, and are starting to perk up and notice the world.
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The first sign of breast development is slight swelling under the nipple, a stage of development called breast buds. As your breasts first start to grow, they can be very tender and sore. They may also itch as your skin gets stretched. Buying a first bra can help protect new breast growth and minimize pain.
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['Noticeably increased appetite.', 'Weight gain of 20-to-50 percent.', 'Increased urination.', 'Behavioral changes.', 'Clear, odorless vaginal discharge.', 'Enlarged, firm abdomen (days 45 to 50)', 'Decreased appetite (day 45)']
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['Body hair. You may notice abnormalities in body hair, like the growth of more hair than is typical for you on your face, chest, and back (hirsutism). ... ', 'More muscle. You may notice that you have an increase in muscle mass throughout your body.', 'Irregular periods. ... ', 'Sexual health. ... ', 'Mood.']