Microcephaly in infants
Posted by
BTMiami
My son is now 15 months old, and 20lbs exactly. He was full term, and born at 5 lbs 3 oz. He has always been a very healthy baby, and developed at a normal rate as far as his milestones. He already walks, identifies objects and people when mentioned by name, and has a small vocabulary of maybe 10 words.
During the first sonogram of my pregnancy, I learned that I have a bicornuate uterus. My OB told me that my son would be able to develop and grow pretty normal, despite my abnormally shaped uterus.
He now stands 2ft 6in tall, weighs 20lbs, and has a head circumference of 41cm. His pediatrician keeps bringing up the possibility of microcephaly because of his small head, and tells me that we'll keep an eye on it.
I have been doing some of my own research, and I understand that microcephaly can be congenital. Which is why I would like to ask some specific questions.
My aunt from my mother's side, gave birth to a baby girl 26 years ago who suffered from Anencephaly, she past away just hours after her birth. Three years after that, she gave birth to a boy who was diagnosed with Macrocephaly at the age of 2. Her son (obviously my cousin) is now 23 years old, and has always been a slow learner and developer. He has never taken medication for his condition but has had to endure years of teasing from not only kids at school, but all of our other cousins. Of course as kids you don't really understand these types of things. I now feel terrible for my lack of knowledge on this subject.
I am growing increasingly worried that my son does in fact have microcephaly, and more worried that this will hinder his development.
With all of the factors I have mentioned, is he likely to have this? and if so, what type of doctor or specialist can diagnose it?
Thanks for all the help!
Posted by BTMiami
My son is now 15 months old, and 20lbs exactly. He was full term, and born at 5 lbs 3 oz. He has always been a very healthy baby, and developed at a normal rate as far as his milestones. He already walks, identifies objects and people when mentioned by name, and has a small vocabulary of maybe 10 words.
During the first sonogram of my pregnancy, I learned that I have a bicornuate uterus. My OB told me that my son would be able to develop and grow pretty normal, despite my abnormally shaped uterus.
He now stands 2ft 6in tall, weighs 20lbs, and has a head circumference of 41cm. His pediatrician keeps bringing up the possibility of microcephaly because of his small head, and tells me that we'll keep an eye on it.
I have been doing some of my own research, and I understand that microcephaly can be congenital. Which is why I would like to ask some specific questions.
My aunt from my mother's side, gave birth to a baby girl 26 years ago who suffered from Anencephaly, she past away just hours after her birth. Three years after that, she gave birth to a boy who was diagnosed with Macrocephaly at the age of 2. Her son (obviously my cousin) is now 23 years old, and has always been a slow learner and developer. He has never taken medication for his condition but has had to endure years of teasing from not only kids at school, but all of our other cousins. Of course as kids you don't really understand these types of things. I now feel terrible for my lack of knowledge on this subject.
I am growing increasingly worried that my son does in fact have microcephaly, and more worried that this will hinder his development.
With all of the factors I have mentioned, is he likely to have this? and if so, what type of doctor or specialist can diagnose it?
Thanks for all the help!