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Head circumference at birth

2024-03-27 17:10:16
Hi All I had a c-section at 37 weeks and my baby head circumference at birth was 32 cm, weight - 2.61 kgs and height - 39 cm. wanted to know is it microcephaly?
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Serial recording of head circumference along with regular chk up for development is mandatory Cannot labrl ad microcephalic

Answered2024-03-28 07:39:09

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Its not microcephaly Keep a record of subsequent head circumference measurements to assess the growth.

Answered2024-03-28 02:27:35

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Hello It’s normal Check once in a month and record it Thank u

Answered2024-03-27 17:39:57

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Greetings age of the child now??

Answered2024-03-27 17:39:02

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