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Not showing interest in grabbing or hold
5. 5 months (preterm )old baby can smile following voice, leg movement is normal head control is slightly low(only during tummy time)othervise ok, put finger on mouth, roll a side but don't show any interest to grab things
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If the baby is more than 4 months according to the expected date of delivery as given to you at the time of pregnancy, then you should consider a proper developmental follow up.
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Every preterm delivered baby should have a developmental follow up at 3 mo, 6mo, 9 mo, 1 yr and last followup at 5 yr of age. In case of difficulties in development noted, visits have to be more frequent and will be suggested by the pediatrician
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Greetings it's normal development
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult once for discussion
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anupama M Gupta
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
How much was the gestational age. Better to book an online consultation for detailed evaluation.
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