Every baby grows at a different pace. Given the wide range of “normal” sizes, it’s hard to know whether your child measures up to standards. That’s why pediatricians track physical developments like ...

Picture this: In the same pediatrician’s office, two little boys happen to have their 3-year-old well visit on the same day. Both start with a nurse, who weighs them and measures their height. Then ...

Doctors and other health professionals in the United States began using growth charts in 1977. Over time, pediatricians began routinely sharing them with parents, a practice that probably grew from ...

An infant growth chart tracks a baby’s length, weight, and head circumference over time, comparing them to healthy growth standards. Using WHO or CDC guidelines, charts show percentiles to assess ...

If you're a new parent, you've likely heard your paediatrician mention your baby’s ‘percentile’ during a growth check-up. Maybe you were told your little one is in the 99th percentile, and suddenly ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia have a shorter median height and higher body weight at age 20 years ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My 31-year-old daughter is pregnant with her first baby. She is in her fifth month, and the doctor has told her that her baby is at the 75th percentile in growth. Can you please advise ...

Growth hormone use is exploding among pre-teens with wealthy parents seeking out a fast growth solution for kids who don't measure up to their peers. Getty Images/iStockphoto There’s no expense Robert ...