Head circumference

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Head circumference

Asked for Female, 20 Years

Hi my girl 80 days old ...her weight is 5.2 kg ...she did not make eye contact properly yet...but follow objects ...her legs hand movements is normal active ..her head circumference is 38 cm ..is this HC is normal for her age?pls tell

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Dr. Pandurang Sawant Pediatrician 13 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pandurang Sawant

Pediatrician 13 yrs exp Pune

Yes At birth Generally full term baby have their head circumference 34-35 cms Head circumference will increase by 2cms per month for first 3months of age and Then 1cms for next 3months till 6months of age After 6months of age head circumference will increase by 0.5 cms per months till 1yr

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