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Weight and Head Circumference
My pre term baby now at 6 months weights
5.5kg (birth weight=1.5kg)and current head circumference 43cm.. are these parameters normal? Kindly advice..
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43cm head circumference is quite normal for the 6 month baby. Baby weight also normal. Usually the baby weight should double the birth weight in 5 months and triple by a year. 1.5KG to 5.5KG is very good progress.
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Dr. Brindha. V
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Erode
Hi the baby is catching up weight
Please continue with the recommendations
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Dr. Rahul Kamble
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
It depends on Gestation age at birth.
Corrected age of your child.
Kindly provide the details.
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