Dr. Daleep Kumar

08/10/2026

Mastering fetal skull diameters is crucial for understanding labor and delivery.

This visual guide covers 8 essential measurements, from the suboccipitobregmatic diameter (9.5 cm) seen in a well-flexed vertex presentation to the biparietal diameter (9.5 cm), which is the key transverse diameter for engagement.

Save this quick cheat sheet for your next OB/GYN rotation or NCLEX prep!

08/10/2026

Did you know there is a right and wrong way to swaddle your newborn?

While a snug wrap helps calm your baby, tightly binding their legs straight down can put harmful stress on their developing hip joints.

For a safe, hip-healthy swaddle, ensure the upper body is secure but always leave enough room for their little legs to naturally bend and flex. Keep those tiny hips happy and healthy.

08/10/2026

Did you know there is a right and wrong way to swaddle your newborn?

While a snug wrap helps calm your baby, tightly binding their legs straight down can put harmful stress on their developing hip joints.

For a safe, hip-healthy swaddle, ensure the upper body is secure but always leave enough room for their little legs to naturally bend and flex. Keep those tiny hips happy and healthy

08/10/2026

Ever wonder how newborns instinctively know how to feed? It's all about neonatal oral reflexes.

This visual guide breaks down 5 essential reflexes every medical professional and parent should know.
From the rooting reflex that helps them locate food (normal from 0-4 months) to the complex pharyngeal phase of the swallowing reflex that protects their tiny airways, these natural responses are crucial for early survival and development.

08/10/2026

A quick and handy reference guide for tracking pediatric growth from birth to 24 months.

This visual cheat sheet covers the average WHO-based measurements and expected normal ranges for infant weight, length, and head circumference.
Remember, the key to normal growth assessment is to track trends over time on standardized WHO charts rather than relying on a single measurement.
Save this post for your pediatric rotations or exams, and be sure to follow for more medical education guides!

08/10/2026

02/10/2026

Witness the incredible journey of growth. A detailed visual chronicle of human fetal development, week by week.

02/10/2026

the incredible 40-week journey of life, from a tiny cell cluster to a full-term baby.

02/10/2026

Visualizing the differences between cervical thinning and dilation during labor.

26/05/2026

What’s actually happening during delivery 💪

This image breaks down key parts of labor + birth:

- Phases of labor: Latent → Active → Transition. Each phase brings stronger, closer contractions as cervix dilates.
- Baby’s journey: Descent and engagement → internal rotation → delivery. Baby moves and rotates to fit through the pelvis.
- Assisted delivery: Sometimes a vacuum extractor helps baby out safely during vaginal birth.
- Anatomy in action: P***c symphysis widens, brachial plexus must clear shoulders. Your body is designed for this.

Every birth is different. Knowing the mechanics can help you feel more prepared, not scared. Ask your provider about positions and pain management options that work for you.

Save this for childbirth class prep + tag an expecting mama.