The child does not grow a head or grows slowly
At birth, the head is 2 cm larger than the chest.cells in a circle. It usually has a not quite correct shape, and can be slightly deformed. In children born naturally, it is distinguished by its elongation - this is the result of passing through the birth canal, when the bones of the skull overlap each other with less trauma. This is normal and within a couple of months the shape of the head will even out.If a child's head does not grow, the reason for this isthere may be a pathology of brain developmentPhoto: Getty The head circumference of a newborn should normally be within 34-36 cm. At first, up to 3 months of age, it will increase by about 1.5 cm per month. Then growth will be slow - an increase of 0.5-1 cm will be the norm. At six months, the norm is considered to be a circumference of 43 cm. You should not measure your child's head yourself, and then, after an incorrect result, suffer from guesswork and panic. Trust this to specialists - the indicators obtained during routine examinations will be enough.
What to do if the head grows badly
There is a congenital pathology in whichthe baby's head is abnormally small - microcephaly. It is characterized by a small brain size and lack of growth. This pathology can be caused by severe infections, intoxication, or genetic failure during pregnancy. The disease has characteristic signs:
- The circumference is more than 2 cm below the norm.
- The face is much larger than the occipital part.
- The spring is too small.
- The nape does not have a natural roundness, it is flat.
With microcephaly, the feet also develop poorly.and hands, all parts of the face may have anomalies. Only a specialist can make an accurate diagnosis after a complete examination of the child's body. It can be determined immediately after birth or during the first year of life. Over time, the patient's head does not grow, as well as his brain. While the face develops normally. As they grow older, this pathology becomes more and more noticeable. Underdevelopment of the brain affects intellectual abilities, the formation of speech and everyday skills. Severe cases can be accompanied by paralysis of the arms and legs. There are situations when the brain grows normally, but the skull does not. This occurs due to premature fusion of the skull bones. Then a surgical operation is performed to open the cranial sutures. It gives good chances for recovery.