Newborn with a constantly bent thumb - is this normal?

Patient's question:

A newborn baby who is almost a month old always has her thumbs bent when she opens her hands, not straightened out. Is this normal, and does she need to be trained to straighten them now?

Doctor's answer:

As you mentioned, in this case, the newborn baby's thumb is always bent after birth. This is a normal physiological phenomenon in newborns. Since there is no heat kiss exposure, the arms cannot be opened. This exposure will only disappear after 3-4 months. So don't worry, there is no problem. It is important to pay close attention to the baby's physical condition on a daily basis. If anything seems wrong, it is essential to take the child to see a doctor promptly to avoid delaying the treatment.

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