Parents of new babies may expect that pediatricians will check their baby's length and weight. But they may not expect that doctors will pull out a tape measure to check the size of a new baby's head.

One of the most exciting parts of your early pregnancy scan is seeing how your baby is growing, and that’s where the crown-rump length (CRL) plays a key role. This simple measurement from the top of ...

Head growth of the fetus and infant is largely determined by brain growth. The brain reaches 90% of adult size by 1 year of age; it is 95% of its ultimate adult size by 6 years of age and growth is ...

During the final weeks of pregnancy, your baby’s head gradually moves deeper into your pelvis, preparing for birth. Foetal ...