At your first visit to the pediatrician, head shape and development are key parts of your newborn evaluation. If you are a parent, you may remember your pediatrician pressing on your newborn’s skull during your well visits. Most babies are born with the bones of the skull separated or unfused in what we professionally identify as sutures. This separation of skull bones is very advantageous for newborn development. It allows the baby to push through the birth canal and also allows room for brain growth after birth.
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