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2020-05-15 11:18:11
Dear doctor, My daughter is 57 days old (DOB is 19th March 2020). Her head circumference as calculated today (15th May 2020) is 15 inches. Is it in normal range? Regards
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Its normal and at 50 th percentile. It means it is average for her age.
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No intervention necessary.

Answered2020-05-15 14:35:03

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Hello. Yes your child’s head circumference is normal as per her age.

Answered2020-05-15 13:59:03

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As per age it appears normal

Answered2020-05-15 12:11:25

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Ideally we compare it with the head circumference at birth (by this age it should increase approx 3.5-4 cm from that of birth) But 15 inch means approx 38 cm which seems fine as per her age

Answered2020-05-15 11:28:40

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