Earlier, we repeatedly mentioned in obstetrics that the key factor determining whether a child can be born naturally is the baby's head. Therefore, during natural childbirth, the doctor's hands must particularly protect the baby's brain and adhere to standard delivery gestures.
When checking the fontanelle, besides assessing whether the closure timing is normal, like today's child with a fever, feel the anterior fontanelle to see if there's any bulging or tightness. If present, it may indicate the existence of intracranial hypertension. A fontanelle that is too large accompanying an oversized head circumference might suggest congenital hydrocephalus. A fontanelle that is very small or closed too early requires screening to see if there's poor brain development. All these reasons represent central nervous system changes, which can potentially lead to clubfoot.
