Does the height of parents have a significant impact on the baby?

Patient's question:

I want to know about the height of the baby. I am 164cm tall, and my husband is 166cm tall. What will the approximate height of the child be in the future? Will there be any impact? If growth is possible later, what should be done? Thank you

Doctor's answer:

A child's height is generally influenced by both parents. The baby's height is usually shorter than that of the parents at this stage. I took a look at your height and your husband's height, and they are still quite okay. Don't worry, taking calcium supplements during the second trimester of pregnancy is fine. After the baby is born, it's recommended to get more sun exposure. As the child grows a bit older, activities like ice skating can help increase height. It's likely that if you have a boy, he might be taller than 1.7 meters, and if you have a girl, she might be taller than 1.65 meters. Always maintain a positive mood, and wish you good health.