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When to Worry About Microcephaly?

Alexander Ross • • 7 min read
When to Worry About Microcephaly?

When to see a doctor
Chances are your doctor will detect microcephaly at the baby's birth or at a regular well-baby checkup. However, if you think your baby's head is smaller than normal or isn't growing as it should, talk to your doctor.

What is considered mild microcephaly?

Microcephaly is a birth defect in which a baby's head is smaller than expected, compared to babies of the same sex and age. Babies with mild microcephaly often don't have problems other than small head size.

When should I be concerned about my baby's head size?

Pediatricians usually measure head circumference only in children under the age of 2, since the head doesn't grow much after the fontanelles (soft spots) close at around 18 months. Again, head size is mostly genetic — so if you or your partner has a small head, your child may have a petite one too, and vice versa.

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.