Definition. Labor induction â also known as inducing labor â is a procedure used to stimulate uterine contractions during pregnancy before labor begins on its own. Successful labor induction leads to a vaginal birth.
Rate of change in height (height velocity) is a more sensitive measure of growth than time-specific height measures. In general, healthy term infants and children grow about 2.5 cm/mo between birth and 6 mo, 1.3 cm/mo from 7 to 12 mo, and about 7.6 cm/yr between 12 mo and 10 yr.
1 Gain weight and grow at a steady but slower pace than during their first 12 months of life. 2  Between 12 and 24 months of age, expect your child to gain about 3 lb (1.4 kg) to 5 lb (2.3 kg) , grow an average of 3 in. ( 3 7.6 cm) to 5 in. Gain weight and grow at a steady but slower pace than during their first 12 months of life. 2  Between 12 and 24 months of age, expect your child to gain about 3 lb (1.4 kg) to 5 lb (2.3 kg) , grow an average of 3 in. ( 3 7.6 cm) to 5 in.