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Is it normal for my baby's head circumference to go from 25% when born to 50% at 2 months and then 90% at 4 months. ?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

No: Increase in head circumference seems excessive. I would recommend brain imaging even if your baby remains asymptomatic.

Dr Jacobson and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/8/2018

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