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Is It A Problem If Baby's Head Is Small Compared To Its Size?
I am 30 yrs old, 5ft 6 , 85kg.
I am 36 weeks, 4 days pregnant, I did an ultra scan today and dey noticed my baby's head is really small compared to the size n baby weighs 2.6 kg. pls what does it mean and what can I do to remedy it.
Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day
The weight of the baby corresponds to the gestational age of the child. In order to comment and advise regarding size of the head, I would need the absolute value of the height and also the abdominal circumference. The ratio of head circumference/abdominal circumference is more appropriate to comment about the head circumference. Would suggest you to revert back to me with the details. Sometimes the general body may be bigger and head may appear small which is perfectly okay.
Take care
Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore Kaltari Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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Is It A Problem If Baby's Head Is Small Compared To Its Size?
Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day The weight of the baby corresponds to the gestational age of the child. In order to comment and advise regarding size of the head, I would need the absolute value of the height and also the abdominal circumference. The ratio of head circumference/abdominal circumference is more appropriate to comment about the head circumference. Would suggest you to revert back to me with the details. Sometimes the general body may be bigger and head may appear small which is perfectly okay. Take care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore Kaltari Consultant Pediatric Surgeon