
What Does Fetus Head Circumference Of 39cm Indicate?

Today when she is 5 months 1 week old it still measures 39 cm. However her weight and height has increased significantly;weight 6.97 kgs and height is 66 cms .should I be concerned about her head circumference growth.is it normal.she has had viral fever and an ear infection in the past.should I see a paediatrician immediately.she also has ger grade 3.
You definitely need to see a pediatrician and keep the baby under follow up
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In general, the head circumference increases approximately by 1.9 cm per month upto 2 months, then by 1.6 cm per month for next 4 months. This increase is an indication of continued brain growth. Although I am not quite sure if the first recording of head circumference was correct since we often find newborns with lower head circumference, lack of growth of head circumference if actually present, is definitely a cause for concern. That the weight gain is proper, seems a bit reassuring but other clinical correlations need to be made as well. I would definitely suggest that you get in touch with a pediatrician and get the child evaluated. You need not panic or hurry. Scheduling an appointment should be fine.
I would not really bother about the other ailments that your child had.
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No need to worry
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In general the head circumference at birth is around 35cm (33cm is reasonable). A growth to 39 or 40cm in 5 months is acceptable. I feel that there were interpersonal differences in the measurements and hence the difference. I do not expect the head circumference to have regressed from 40cm to 39cm. Overall, I do not think that there is anything to worry, especially since the child is otherwise thriving well and is progressing on the developmental milestones.
I would insist you to remain under the follow up of a single doctor so that the measurement procedures remain constant. Chart the developments on a growth chart. You may ask your doctor for one or may just Google one out and get a print. If the progress seems to be optimal, there should not be any reason to worry.
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The following link would be of relevance to you:
http://www.gosh.nhs.uk/health-professionals/clinical-guidelines/head-circumference-measuring-a-child/
Hope that helps.
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Dr. Diptanshu Das

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