Head circumference of 5 month baby

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Hello doctor, My baby is 5month 20 days old, Her HC is 40.64 ( 16 inches) is it normal?? During pregnancy also her HC ranged around 15th percentile in all scans her height is 2'2" and weight is 7 kg PLS REPLY

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Dr. Salim Anwerali Hirani Pediatrician 34 yrs exp Surat Consult Now · Accepted Answer

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I think HC is 40.64 cm...overall all parameters seems to be normal. What was the HC at birth ? Height and weight also is within the normal range

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