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Hi there! my daughter has a head circumference of 38.5cm at 1 month. at birth, it was 34cm. is it of a normal range or do i need to see a pediatrician?

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Dr. Ivy Fisher answered

Head size: The circumference of the head varies in infants and also can grow with familial history. This head circumference should be measured with weights/heights to compare on an infant growth chart. Sometimes, the head may grow faster due to parental history. Sometimes, it can grow abnormally rapid, due to a central nervous system leak. You can connect with a pedi MD thru health tap to review over time.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Hi there! my daughter has a head circumference of 38.5cm at 1 month. at birth, it was 34cm. is it of a normal range or do i need to see a pediatrician?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ivy Fisher answered

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