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Head shape
Had a normal delivery but a vacuum was used. I have attached a picture of my baby's head shape. Birth on 28/11/23 and has been 2 weeks, however I am not sure if the shape is a bit more like a cone shape. Should I seek medical help? As a vacuum was used at the time of delivery. Attached picture.
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Cephalhematoma
Consultation with pediatrician immediately
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It looks normal in this pic. But there may be some cephalhematoma can be doagnosed after palpation only.
Monitor for Yellowish discoloration of skin, eyes and visit your Paediatrician.
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Its alright. No need to worry. The head size will return to normal soon.
1 thing to keep in mind. Babies head is more big than the shoulder. So no meed to use pillow below. The respiratory passage can get compromised.
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Nothing. Just focus on feeding
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Breast feed the baby anf let the baby grow. The head size will return to normal
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
It's normal
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Seems normal
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visit physically to nearby pediatrician to get checked
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
As vaccum was used kindly show once physically to nearby pediatrician to rule out any hematoma
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Seems to be normal in shape in the posted photo
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