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12 Things No One Ever Tells You About Babies
You envisioned a picture-perfect Gerber baby -- round, rosy, and oh-so-cute. If your newborn's head looks a little strange and cone-shaped at first, that's because he probably spent hours wedged in your pelvis. Openings in the skull allow it to mold its shape to fit through the birth canal. "This protects against skull fractures or brain injury during a vaginal delivery," says Anne Hansen, M.D., a neonatologist at Children's Hospital Boston and an assistant professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School.
Other imperfections add to your baby's temporary troll-like appearance. If he slid out on his nose, his nostrils may be a bit squashed. Fluids accumulated under his skin may make his eyes look swollen. And he may even have a few small bruises on his face and scalp if forceps or a vacuum extractor was used to deliver him. Your baby is a work of beauty in progress. Be patient, and he'll soon become the angel you imagined.
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I find the comments really useful. I'm the new mother of a 1 week boy, and I really panic at every single move that he makes. I was worried about his hiccup and cold hands, but now I feel better after reading this.
1/29/2012 03:07:39 PM Report AbuseI've heard of the ring test. But how can you tell which is what? Mine goes in circles.
1/5/2011 11:21:02 PM Report Abuseaffaire.marina: the dark green color is probably from the vitamins. Iron tends to turn it a dark green or black color.
1/3/2011 06:11:09 PM Report Abuseis it normal for new babies to gasp for air sometimes? also seem to gag while drinking, bottle, not so much with breast, and cough a bit on milk
1/3/2011 09:53:09 AM Report AbuseI wish I read this before birth, lot of good info, especially about the breathing.
11/20/2010 08:30:28 AM Report Abusequivering could be low blood sugar, believe me, we just went through this. Watch your baby closly and if they do it alot, call your doc and tell him.
6/11/2010 08:09:07 PM Report AbuseI was told that quivering is a sign of over stimulation..but idk if thats just in premiees or in all babys
5/29/2010 11:58:55 PM Report AbuseI get a bad pain on my right side tords my ribs and back..... I dont know if it is just because of the baby geting under my ribs or what.... but it hurts alot!!!! should i go to the doctor?
3/5/2010 12:24:52 PM Report AbuseMy baby's poopy is dark green,I give her formula the whole day and breastfeed at night and early morning.Does she have any problem in her stomach ? She's also taking vitamin A,D,C and Iron .But she's in good health,active and smily. Please answer.
1/17/2010 09:05:10 PM Report AbuseMy baby's chin quivers and I just thought he may be cold. Good to know its just all part of him growing and changing!!
10/14/2009 09:24:48 PM Report Abuse