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preciousfuture:
Nobody dey here again?

giftson102:
Mama, let’s talk about something many new parents notice right after birth. A soft swelling or bump on their baby’s head. It can look scary, but in most cases, it’s harmless and temporary.

There are two common types of newborn head swelling after delivery:

1. Caput Succedaneum
2. Cephalhematoma

And yes, they’re different.

Let me break it down for you:

Caput Succedaneum
This is a soft, puffy swelling of the scalp that crosses the midline, meaning it’s spread across both sides of the head. It happens when pressure from the birth canal or the bag of waters pushes on the baby’s head.
It’s more common with long labors or when the water breaks early.
It’s usually harmless and goes away on its own within a few days.

Cephalhematoma
This one is a collection of blood between the baby’s skull and scalp. Unlike caput, it is firm and does not cross the midline. It stays on one side.
It can appear a few hours after birth and may get bigger before it gets better.
It also clears on its own, but it can take weeks to months.
In rare cases, it may lead to jaundice or calcify, so your doctor will keep an eye on it.

What should you do?
Watch it. Don’t press or massage it.
Keep your baby’s head protected.
Follow up with your doctor, especially if you notice yellowing of the eyes or skin, or the swelling seems to be growing.

The good news is both conditions usually resolve without treatment, and your baby will be just fine.

Mama, don’t panic when you see that bump. Knowing the difference can help you feel more confident and calm in those first few days of motherhood.

NB

Quick Note on Cephalhematoma:
Yes, in most cases, cephalhematoma resolves on its own as the baby’s body slowly reabsorbs the blood over several weeks or months. But it should still be monitored by a doctor. If it leads to jaundice, hardening, or signs of infection, your healthcare provider may need to step in. So while it’s usually nothing to worry about, keeping an eye on it is key.

Appreciation: Midwife Chiamaka

bummyla:
Am I the only one that runs high fever if I skip bathing for 1 day? This has been going on for 5 years now. If for any reason I don't bath throughout the day and go to bed, I start running fever from my sleep.

Does anyone else experience this?

Ofunaofu:
You mean Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi

jedisco:
Crap. If the lung cancer was the cause of his symptoms for 8yrs, he'd had been long gone.

The focus should be on pressurising the government to equip and invest in the local workforce. Healthcare, security and economic growth are things you can't import. We'd have to build capacity.

Factcheck0001:
did u predict that tinubu will win in 2023?

If no, then nobody should take u serious