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Hi, I have completed 37 weeks but HC is measuring 40 weeks. Is there a problem in baby. I am attaching my reports. I want to go to cesarean only.

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It is normal dear . A slight higher measurement is due to acoustic shadows of fetal skull bones. ...  Read More

My baby head circumference is low at 33 weeks..weight is 1936gm..is it microcephaly?i am worried..whom should I consult now??

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consult a fetal medicine doctor..they will advice you properly ...  Read More

Hell Doctors,My baby 3 months old...Her birth circumference is37.4 cm. At her birth tme head circumference was 34 cm. We do usg cranium..attached the report... We are very wooried about her..her eye contact ok,follow object ok,Hand open ok,cooing ok.. Doctor said her AF 1.5×1.5cm..

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Don’t worry, Report mentions current status is normal but u need to be in touch with pediatrician for regular growth and development monitoring. ...  Read More

My daughter is 65days old now ... Her head circumference is 36cm by now is it normal? Or its smaller for her age?

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Greetings ,check with birth HC if increasing no need to worry ...  Read More

Infant Is 5 Months Old And Reaching All Milestones But His Head Circumference Measuring 38 Cms ,is It Normal which is less by 2 cms

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It's Microcephaly Immediate consultation required ...  Read More

My babygirl is 7.5 months old with weight 9 kg , height 67cm and head Circumference 41cm. Is she have small head.l?

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Greetings it depends on the birth head circumference kindly book a consultation so that we can discuss further regarding the query ...  Read More

My 3.9months son's head circumference is 45cms is it fine?? And his height is 96cms and weight is 13kgs

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More, needs MRI head ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My son he was born on 02-apr-2017 at 09.19pm. At birth time his head circumference - 38.5cm, length - 51cm, weight - 3.9kg. At present now his weight - 7.1kg , circumference - 44cm , length - 60cm. When the doc checked last month that is on 17 june head circumference was 40cm. But when we checked now on 20 july head circumference was

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You should consult a paediatrician.. This could be normal as the head circumference increases rapidly in the first few months of life but still it needs evaluation by an expert. ...  Read More

Hello doctor my baby girl is 5 months old her head circumference is 43.5 cm..weight is 6.1 kg birthweight 2.3 kg..head circumference was 42 in 4 months..1.5 cm increased in one month..os this normal or should i concerned..i m worried about her head circumference please help

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Its normal. ...  Read More

Hello doctor my baby boy head circumference was 35cm at birth(2 june 2023).now he 13 months and 18 days old and his head circumference is 48.5 cm. He is achieving all his milestones on time very active,saying few words ,walking independently 15-20 steps,tells 3-4 body parts etc . But i am worried about his head circumference please help.

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We interpret head circumference along with weight and height. Please mention that. There are many more details needed and physical check up. Please visit a pediatrician for direct consultation ...  Read More

Hi,doc my baby is 13 months old ( baby boy ) & his head circumference is 48cm height 77.5 cm & current weight is 9.7kg . I worried about his head circumference (48 cm) is this normal?.. baby doing all activities & his milestone are also perfect .

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Hello.. For a 13 months old boy , head circumference of 48 cm, height 77.5 cm and weight of 9.7 kg . All three falls in the normal range . Your concern about head circumference.. it is 48 cm . Even i ...  Read More

My son is 18 months old and has a head circumference of 45. Doctor said it's slightly high and can be a sign of nutrition deficiency. Is this something to worry about? He has reached milestones on time. He can speak about 10 words but still cannot speak sentences. Soft spot is still there

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It’s normal for age ...  Read More

Hi all my baby girl is 18 month old her head circumference is 44.5 is it normal and her soft spot on her head is slightly open not completely closed ..she was pre late term born at 37 weeks her weight at birth was 3.3kg and head circumference was 33 All her milestones are reached as per the limit just worried about her head circumference please su

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Your child was born at term with normal head circumference and has gained all her milestones as u have mentioned , so you need not worry about the anterior fontanelle. It usually closes by 18 months b ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My daughter is 7 years old and her head circumference is 51 cm.She is doing great in sport academics and is healthy child.Her height is 122 cm and weight is 26 kg. My concern is her face and head looks small so is there something to worry about?

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Any of the parent has a small head If yes then it's familial and just need to keep a watch on it ...  Read More

Hi , My baby was born at 30 weeks + 1 day gestation weighing 1229gms, head circumference 27.5 cms and height 40.5 cms. Currently she is 6 months old and weighs 4600 gms , head circumference- 37 cms and height- 57 cms. Our these measures good for her age?

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Yes these measures r good Just go for growth monitoring every 3 monthly As corrected age still 4 months , weight gain is appropriate but start giving complementary feeds along with breast feed if ba ...  Read More

I am 36 weeks pregnant and my fetus BPD and head circumference is measuring 1 week behind. Is it a case of microcephaly. I am extremely concerned.

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Can our head circumference be increased after 18 years old. Head size Please answer Ca any mental disorder increase head size/ circumference?

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Head circumference is not increased physiologically at this age, but there may be causes that could lead to apparent increase in head circumference, causes of which can be determined after detailed hi ...  Read More

Hi Head circumference at birth of my baby was 32 which has grown to 42 in 4.5 months. I am worried about GROWTH of babies head.Does the growth of Head continue normally or would it fail to grow.

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you mentioned only measurements what about milestones? please consult your pediatrician. he will assess the growth and development ...  Read More

Hello doctor, my baby girl is 8 months old and her head circumference is 41.5 cms, at birth it was 33 cms...is the head circumference normal

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Greetings yes it's normal ...  Read More

My baby boy is 4 months old. He is in the 20th percentile for weight & 25th percentile for height (same as during birth). But he's at 4th percentile for head circumference (it was 20 percentile at birth). I do not live in India but the doctor here is not concerned yet. But I am very worried and would appreciate any advice on the head circumference

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Need detailed history and examination along with birth and development history. Better to consult a pediatrician near you ...  Read More

I have undergone growth scan in 32.5weeks with a fetal weight of 1.823kg In scan report For the period of gestation- Head circumference falls at 8th centile. Rest of the growth paramemeter are within normal limits. Is this something to worry about? My first baby is a C section delivery with weight 3kg and he is perfectly normal.

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Hi Once we have noticed good growth in head circumference in initial 3 months. Should we be worried about head growth in future ? Would the growth continue naturally ? Does Vitamin D3 help in head growth

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Greetings continue vit d 3 till 1 yr No relation. ...  Read More

Hi All. My infant head circumference was lower at the time of birth. it was 32 cm when I delivered at 37 weeks. Now at 3 months HC is 40 cm. I am worried will the growth continue or would it fall off the charts like in pregnancy.

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Looks ok .Don't worry ...  Read More

Hello doc,My baby girl was born on 16 dec 2023 with Head circumference 35 cm, Length 48 cm and weight 3kg. At 3month 2 day visit her HC was 38 cm, length 56 cm and weight 5.28 kg only..is that normal.im worried of her HC size..please help with your suggestion

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HC shld b 41 cm if hc at birth is 35 cm ...  Read More

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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Greetings age of the child now?? ...  Read More

My son was born premature at 32 weeks. He is now 8 month old and weight is 8kg..his head circumference is 41 cm..at 5 month it was 38.5.. Is it normal?

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Normal ...  Read More

Hi doctor Can head circumference be 17.54 CM in 20 weeks and 30 CM in 30 weeks. Is it possible? My doctor has raised question on the quality of ultrasound done. Please help as I am extremely worried.

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Please let me know if head circumference will be a major problem I have attached the report for reference below

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Head circumference is normal for age. USG cranium shows minor abnormalities which can get corrected with age. So nothing to worry just now. Follow up with pediatric neurologist as advised. Most probab ...  Read More

I son was premature born in 32 weeks with 2 kg weight.. now he is 5 months, corrected age 3 months.. his head circumference is 38.5 and weight is 6.8 kg..his head is little flat from the left side as he has a preference towards that.. should I be worried about his head circumference..it is low..what should I do for Bett growth..he is on formula fee

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Hello! No problem it will correct on its own . ...  Read More

What should be the head circumference of a baby boy born at 34 weeks after 2 months.He is 50 days old and HC 36cm

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Hello, head circumference increases by approx 2cms per month in first 3 months of birth. It’s appropriate for the age now. ...  Read More

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