Hello Sir, am expecting our first baby very soon. a recent growth scan at 35 weeks 4 days shows femur length lagging behind by one week five days. And head circumference leading by one week five days. Is there any reason to be concerned.

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Dr. Vaibhav jainFather of a 5 yr 9 m old girl3 years ago

A. it nee to be examined .Pediatric doctor should examine as it is difficult to advise for this without examining the baby . Further any medication according to the examination only . Also it may be required to have some test .

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