May 17, 2005

Head Circumference Issues

May 17, 2005/ Julia Bledsoe, MD and Julian Davies, MD

Why we care about head circumference issues ...

Dr. Dana Johnson's review article on head size - "Does Size Matter, Or Is Bigger Better?" - says it best. Highly recommended for parents considering referrals with head growth concerns. Growth charts are available here.

How to measure a proper head circumference ...

Bring a non-stretchable measuring tape, and practice a bit first. Wrap the tape snugly around the widest possible circumference - from the most prominent part of the forehead (often 1-2 fingers above the eyebrow) around to the widest part of the back of the head. Try to find the widest way around the head. Remeasure it 3 times, and take the largest number.

Center for Adoption Medicine

Our center has 3 pediatricians that specialize in adoption medicine: Julia Bledsoe, MD, Julian Davies, MD, and Cynthia Kertesz, MD. We have over a decade of experience in international adoption and foster care.

CENTER FOR ADOPTION MEDICINE

Our center has two pediatricians that specialize in adoption medicine: Julia Bledsoe, MD and Julian Davies, MD.

We perform pre-adoption consultations by telephone for families adopting from abroad or domestically. We also provide post-placement evaluations and ongoing pediatric care at our Seattle clinic.