What is microcephaly? ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Microcephaly is a medical condition where a baby’s head is smaller than expected for their age and sex because the brain did not develop normally or stopped growing properly. Microcephaly can range from mild to severe and may affect: • Development (learning, speech, movement) • Muscle tone and coordination • Seizures • Vision or hearing • Feeding or growth Some children have mild symptoms, while others need lifelong support. Common causes • Lack of oxygen to the brai

Congenital microcephaly is a condition where a baby is born with a head size significantly smaller than expected for age and sex . It often reflects abnormal brain development during pregnancy or poor brain growth after birth. Causes • Genetic disorders (chromosomal abnormalities, inherited syndromes) • Infections in pregnancy (TORCH infections – Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes, also Zika virus) • Maternal factors (malnutrition, alcohol, drugs, uncontrolled diabetes) • Perinatal