Head circumference at birth

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Hello, My daughter who was born a month before my EDD, had head circumference of 30.4cm at birth. After 7 days, it had increased to 33cm. And it is growing normally. Is it a cause of worry because I keep reading about microcephaly?

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Dr. Sachin Pariskar

Pediatrician 7 yrs exp Pune

Kindly consult to nearby pediatrician and show the Baby physically once

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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra Pediatrician 4 yrs exp Rajkot · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra

Pediatrician 4 yrs exp Rajkot

Maam head circumference according to weight..so kindly mention your baby birth weight

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