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October 10, 2010
The feedback I have received from medical professionals and parents confirms that this simple measurement remains a vital diagnostic tool. I am currently compiling these experiences to present to the health ministry as evidence for this policy change.
October 10, 2010
The reception of this proposal confirms that many people recognize the clinical necessity of tracking head growth at birth. This momentum encourages me to proceed with formalizing our request for the Prime Minister to review current protocols.
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My daughter has Microcephaly from in the womb to birth doctors were confused and were not much help to our family and understanding all that comes with microcephaly. A lot of steps need to be taken and support for familys who are lost like mine was.
Measurements should be taken at birth and regularly throughout childhood and marked on standard growth charts along with weight and height at least up to school age and for longer where there is concern or interest for any reason. Where there is discrepancies between growth rates it is far easier for all concerned to see if they have been consistently plotted on growth charts
Absolutely agree with this. We need to be catching these things early so kids get the help they need right away.
its so basic but so important. why did they ever stop doing this? my son had issues and we didnt know for ages because nothing was tracked properly.
should be standard practice for every single baby. seems like common sense to me.
I have a great nephew with it
Definite must to measure heads..
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Updates
October 10, 2010
The feedback I have received from medical professionals and parents confirms that this simple measurement remains a vital diagnostic tool. I am currently compiling these experiences to present to the health ministry as evidence for this policy change.
October 10, 2010
The reception of this proposal confirms that many people recognize the clinical necessity of tracking head growth at birth. This momentum encourages me to proceed with formalizing our request for the Prime Minister to review current protocols.
10 Comments
My daughter has Microcephaly from in the womb to birth doctors were confused and were not much help to our family and understanding all that comes with microcephaly. A lot of steps need to be taken and support for familys who are lost like mine was.
My daughter has Microcephaly from in the womb to birth doctors were confused and were not much help to our family and understanding all that comes with microcephaly. A lot of steps need to be taken and support for familys who are lost like mine was.
Measurements should be taken at birth and regularly throughout childhood and marked on standard growth charts along with weight and height at least up to school age and for longer where there is concern or interest for any reason. Where there is discrepancies between growth rates it is far easier for all concerned to see if they have been consistently plotted on growth charts
Absolutely agree with this. We need to be catching these things early so kids get the help they need right away.
its so basic but so important. why did they ever stop doing this? my son had issues and we didnt know for ages because nothing was tracked properly.
should be standard practice for every single baby. seems like common sense to me.
I have a great nephew with it
Definite must to measure heads..
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My daughter has Microcephaly from in the womb to birth doctors were confused and were not much help to our family and understanding all that comes with microcephaly. A lot of steps need to be taken and support for familys who are lost like mine was.