Head Circumference

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Head Circumference

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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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Dr. Kirandeep Sodhi

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More important is rate of growth of head circumference. A single value doesn't give much information

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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra

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Please mention weight sir. It's normal . Head circumference increase 2 cm per month for first 3 months.

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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.

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