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I kindly need to know exactly what is the hydrocephalus that make the baby's head grow bigger than the normal and now I am in my 8month ? I also need to know is that hydrocephalus dangerous and can cause damage to the brain of the baby? Will that hydrocephalus may disappear before or after the delivery ? And doctors are confirming that I should have a C-section due to the size of the head of the baby?

I also need to ask about the : LARGER BIOMETRY OF BPD & HC WITH MILDLY ENLARGED CEREBRAL VENTRICLES LOW FL / BPD ratio ? As it was written in the ultrasound report done last week.

Thank you for your help
Nayla

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Hydrocephalus is accumulation of cerebral spinal fluid produced by the ventricles of the brain. CSF is a cushioning fluid that circulates all through the brain and spinal cord, and then is absorbed by the body. If production and absorption get out of balance, you have hydrocephalus. It happens in about 1.5 out of 1,000 births. It's believed that stenosis (hardening) of a duct in the brain of the fetus is the main cause before birth.
It won't go away on it's own, but is very treatable. Treatment usually is a shunt (tube) that drains the fluid into the abdomen, where it goes normally. There are some newer possible treatments that are more complicated.

I know you are worried, but you need to put some trust in those caring for you. It sounds like they are doing all the right things, including the C-section. If they don't take the time to explain the ultrasound or any other test, ask. Yes, they are overworked, but you have a right to at least a basic explanation. The ultrasound report you got just confirms the enlarged ventricles (cavities, chambers, like in the heart). Note that it says 'mildly' and try to stay as unstressed as you can for the sake of the baby. And yourself.