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Hello doctors... I have 32 weeks prematured baby. 2 and half months completed now. She is active. Baby has soft spot in back of the head. Is it normal? Fontanelles on head normal? But in back of the head?? Is it normal or what please tell me.
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That is normal.
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That is posterior fontanelle.
Absolutely.
Would close soon.
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Yes both are normal only.
front side soft spot is called Anterior fontanelle.
Back side spot is called posterior fontanelle.
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As the baby is premature it is normal for posterior fontanelle to be open.
Use syrup Ossopan-D 2.5 mL twice daily
And D3 400iu 1ml once daily
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Keep a watch on the size for closure and consult pediatrician if required
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Its normal
dont worry about it
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Pune
Nothing to worry
It's normal
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Normal
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