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Could The Decrease In Head Circumference Level Of New Born Be A Matter Of Concern?

My daughter was born on 1-14-11. During one of her initial doctor's visits her head circumferance was measured in the 42%. Today she is 7 weeks old and her head was measured only at 23%. Her doctor never said anything about it but should I be concerned in the drop? I know the measurment has to do with her brain development.

Mon, 3 Apr 2017
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If the head circumference is lower than the normal lower limit that it is the matter of concern. This may b due to abnormal brain development or other symdromes. So u should talk with ur doctor to explain u the situation.
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Could The Decrease In Head Circumference Level Of New Born Be A Matter Of Concern?

If the head circumference is lower than the normal lower limit that it is the matter of concern. This may b due to abnormal brain development or other symdromes. So u should talk with ur doctor to explain u the situation.