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My daughter is 65days old now ... Her head circumference is 36cm by now is it normal? Or its smaller for her age?

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Greetings ,check with birth HC if increasing no need to worry ...  Read More

Hello doctor my baby girl is 5 months old her head circumference is 43.5 cm..weight is 6.1 kg birthweight 2.3 kg..head circumference was 42 in 4 months..1.5 cm increased in one month..os this normal or should i concerned..i m worried about her head circumference please help

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Its normal. ...  Read More

My baby is 7 months 1 week old... Her head circumference is 44cm... Measured today... Is it normal... To add here she was born at 37+5 weeks ..and her head circumference at birth was 34.5cm...

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It have to be calculate It is correct nothing to worry ...  Read More

Sir my 13 month baby girl head circumference is 43.5 cm i sit normal sir IAM very michu worried about it please help me

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The head circumference looks almost normal or low normal... So I don't think you need to worry for that... If you still need to consult then meet a pediatric neurologist... ...  Read More

Infant Is 5 Months Old And Reaching All Milestones But His Head Circumference Measuring 38 Cms ,is It Normal which is less by 2 cms

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It's Microcephaly Immediate consultation required ...  Read More

Hi All, My 7-month-old son’s head circumference is 47 cm. Is it above the normal range? I visited a couple of dr's they say it's ok as per genetics

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Please mention weight and height also. Also give previous records of weight, height and head circumference. ...  Read More

My child is 4years and 1 month old and is having a head circumference of 47 cm. Is it normal for the child of that age group?

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Yes normal ...  Read More

7 month 10days old baby girl 41cm head circumference is it normal? Weight 8kg?? If not what I need to do and consult?

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Her wt is absolutely normal. Regarding Head circumference, its coming at 3rd percentile on the standard NCHS growth curve, which is on the lower side, However, more important is what are the values in ...  Read More

My daughter is 8.5 month old her weight is 9kg, height 70cm. Head circumference is 45cm. Is it normal 45cm head circumference?

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Yes,if at birth it was 34-35cm. ...  Read More

Dear doctor, My daughter is 57 days old (DOB is 19th March 2020). Her head circumference as calculated today (15th May 2020) is 15 inches. Is it in normal range? Regards

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Ideally we compare it with the head circumference at birth (by this age it should increase approx 3.5-4 cm from that of birth) But 15 inch means approx 38 cm which seems fine as per her age ...  Read More

My son is 18 months old and has a head circumference of 45. Doctor said it's slightly high and can be a sign of nutrition deficiency. Is this something to worry about? He has reached milestones on time. He can speak about 10 words but still cannot speak sentences. Soft spot is still there

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It’s normal for age ...  Read More

Baby born on 37.2 weeks with FGR with 2.5 kg and hc was measured wrongly when I checked at home on 4th day it was 32.2 cm and 9 day visit hc was 32.5 cm, at 45 days visit hc is 37 cm, doctor said baby looks normal and will monitor. Is this normal growth range? Is any thing to worry?

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The baby's head circumference is increasing at an appropriate rate, and monitoring is planned. There is no immediate reason to worry as long as the baby continues to grow and develop normally, both in ...  Read More

Baby born at 37.2 weeks weight 2.5 kg with FGR and head circumference is 31.5 and after 30 days HC was 34.5 and at 40 days 35.5 cm weight 4 kg is this normal or anything to worry about growth scan report before delivery was attached

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At 37 weeks , HC is generally 33-35 cm … 31.5 cm is small for 37 weeks HC will increase 2 cm / month for first 3 months So at 1 month .. expected HC is 33.5 cm Weight is appropriate But baby should ...  Read More

Hi all my baby girl is 18 month old her head circumference is 44.5 is it normal and her soft spot on her head is slightly open not completely closed ..she was pre late term born at 37 weeks her weight at birth was 3.3kg and head circumference was 33 All her milestones are reached as per the limit just worried about her head circumference please su

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Your child was born at term with normal head circumference and has gained all her milestones as u have mentioned , so you need not worry about the anterior fontanelle. It usually closes by 18 months b ...  Read More

I am 36th week pregnant and in my 9 th month scan hc is 294.07mm and bpd is 80.02 mm ac 303.02 Fl 68.06mm Efw 2360 as HC and bpd is lower, but other growth factors are normal in ranges do i need to worry is it normal? Will my baby having brain or any mental issues occurs?

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Hi , My baby was born at 30 weeks + 1 day gestation weighing 1229gms, head circumference 27.5 cms and height 40.5 cms. Currently she is 6 months old and weighs 4600 gms , head circumference- 37 cms and height- 57 cms. Our these measures good for her age?

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Yes these measures r good Just go for growth monitoring every 3 monthly As corrected age still 4 months , weight gain is appropriate but start giving complementary feeds along with breast feed if ba ...  Read More

I am 36 weeks pregnant and my fetus BPD and head circumference is measuring 1 week behind. Is it a case of microcephaly. I am extremely concerned.

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Connect ...  Read More

Femoral.head of right hip is normal or not? Does it look like avn or anything else? Kindly please reply is this normal femoral head xray

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There seems to be slight changes. Get an MRI DONE for confirmation. ...  Read More

Please check is this NCCT report is normal very urgent please do let me know as soon as possible thanks in advance

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Kindly consult online for detailed evaluation and treatment regarding the same. Detailed discussion and evaluation helps in proper diagnosis and reaching the right conclusion You can also consult on ...  Read More

Can our head circumference be increased after 18 years old. Head size Please answer Ca any mental disorder increase head size/ circumference?

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Head circumference is not increased physiologically at this age, but there may be causes that could lead to apparent increase in head circumference, causes of which can be determined after detailed hi ...  Read More

This is my first pregnancy. Doctor has told that chance of normal delivery is less as baby's head is not engaged yet. Baby's Head Circumference and Fetal weight are in lower percentiles (5 and 22 respectively). AFI is 10.1. Is it possible for baby to engage in the coming days and chance for normal delivery. I am walking for two hours daily and al

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engagement doesnt depend on head size.. ...  Read More

Hello doctor my baby boy head circumference was 35cm at birth(2 june 2023).now he 13 months and 18 days old and his head circumference is 48.5 cm. He is achieving all his milestones on time very active,saying few words ,walking independently 15-20 steps,tells 3-4 body parts etc . But i am worried about his head circumference please help.

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We interpret head circumference along with weight and height. Please mention that. There are many more details needed and physical check up. Please visit a pediatrician for direct consultation ...  Read More

Hi All My baby was born with HC of 32 cm at 37 weeks. My anomaly scan and growth scan was normal. In 5 months we have noticed good growth in baby including HC which has increased to 42 cm. Baby has been meeting all milestones till date (social smile, rolling over, grasping toys) Should I be worried about microcephaly?

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Greetings no HC is correct for the age.keep follow up ...  Read More

Hi Head circumference at birth of my baby was 32 which has grown to 42 in 4.5 months. I am worried about GROWTH of babies head.Does the growth of Head continue normally or would it fail to grow.

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you mentioned only measurements what about milestones? please consult your pediatrician. he will assess the growth and development ...  Read More

Hello doctor, my baby girl is 8 months old and her head circumference is 41.5 cms, at birth it was 33 cms...is the head circumference normal

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Greetings yes it's normal ...  Read More

My baby boy is 4 months old. He is in the 20th percentile for weight & 25th percentile for height (same as during birth). But he's at 4th percentile for head circumference (it was 20 percentile at birth). I do not live in India but the doctor here is not concerned yet. But I am very worried and would appreciate any advice on the head circumference

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Need detailed history and examination along with birth and development history. Better to consult a pediatrician near you ...  Read More

I have undergone growth scan in 32.5weeks with a fetal weight of 1.823kg In scan report For the period of gestation- Head circumference falls at 8th centile. Rest of the growth paramemeter are within normal limits. Is this something to worry about? My first baby is a C section delivery with weight 3kg and he is perfectly normal.

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

I conceived twins with the help of ivf. I am currently in my third trimester ( 25weeks). I recently had a doppler scan in which one of my twins is showing an abdominal circumference of 201.1 mm which is "disproportionate reduction in abdominal circumference corresponding to nearly 8th centile for gestational age" according to the report. What does

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This is called mild iugr baby.. in case of twins pregnancy mostly this is happened. You have to take betenesol injections 2 doses for lung maturity and watch on fetal movement ...  Read More

Hi Once we have noticed good growth in head circumference in initial 3 months. Should we be worried about head growth in future ? Would the growth continue naturally ? Does Vitamin D3 help in head growth

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Greetings continue vit d 3 till 1 yr No relation. ...  Read More

Hi All. My infant head circumference was lower at the time of birth. it was 32 cm when I delivered at 37 weeks. Now at 3 months HC is 40 cm. I am worried will the growth continue or would it fall off the charts like in pregnancy.

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Looks ok .Don't worry ...  Read More

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