Does A Conehead At Birth Make The Head Measurement Smaller?

Posted on Fri, 28 Nov 2014

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Fri, 28 Nov 2014 Answered on

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Question : Does a conehead at birth make the head measurement smaller? Is 13 or 13.5 inches small on full term baby? My other grandchild's was much larger

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash (5 hours later)

it is normal. size and shape depends on type or use of forceps. important is developmental completion. have to keep watch and look for developmental anomaly.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash (5 minutes later)

So 13 is normal? And would it be bigger once the head returns round?

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Normal

Detailed Answer:
it is normal, bigger or smaller does not matter much. if developmentally every thing is complete then nothing to worry can consult neonatal pediatrician for expert opinion. most of the times It will go off in few days to weeks and by the end of first month it increases to 15 inches.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju