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Hello doctors.. I have 32 weeks pre matured baby. 2 and half months completed now. She is active. She has soft spot in back of the head. Is it normal? Fontanelles on head is normal. But back also there! Is it normal or what ?
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Absolutely normal.
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Normal only
Front spot is called Anterior fontanelle
Back side is called posterior fontanelle
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It's normal only
If baby is active, feeding well
No need to worry
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any irritability, bulging over head
consultant near by pediatrician
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
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Yes, a small soft spot at the back of the head (posterior fontanelle) can be normal, especially in preterm babies. If baby is active, feeding well, and the area is not bulging or sunken, there is usually no need to worry. Kindly show it to your pediatrician at the next routine pediatric visit for assessment and confirmation.
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