What Is Jaundice?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Cephalohematoma
Newborn babies are very delicate and it can be very easy to rupture their fragile blood vessels. Regardless, some babies might have a relatively rough time during the birthing process, and this can lead to injuries. One example is cephalohematoma; usually a minor injury that results in blood collecting just beneath the scalp.
This pooled blood will then need to be broken down by the body, and this will result in a higher volume of bilirubin being produced. The livers of newborn babies are often unable to handle this extra bilirubin, meaning the baby is likely to develop jaundice as a result.
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