Cephalohematoma: Symptoms and Dangers of a Common Birth Injury
A cephalohematoma, or swollen mass on a newborn baby’s head, is caused by a buildup of blood between the baby’s skin and skull during a difficult delivery. Cephalohematoma in Virginia is often diagnosed with visual symptoms. For example, a typical hematoma: Appears by the second or third day of life; Has a localized swelling with well-marked edges; Does not usually have any…