What Causes Jaundice in Babies?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
2. Cephalohematoma
Giving birth is often a difficult, but a totally normal process. As long as the mother and baby are healthy, supported, and coping well then it is quite safe. Modern facilities and medicine have helped humans to identify problems with the mother or baby often before labor even starts! That is not to say injuries don’t still happen, though, and delicate babies can get harmed during the process.
Sometimes, bruising can occur just under the scalp, and this blood will then need to be processed. This means more bilirubin is produced and, in turn, more is found in the bloodstream.
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