Patient's question:
The child in my sister's family was born naturally, but during the birth, the child's head was compressed. I would like to know how long it takes for a newborn's head to recover after being compressed during a natural birth.Doctor's answer:
During the delivery process, newborns may develop scalp edema or hematoma due to the pressure exerted on the head inside the vagina. The scalp edema typically resolves within about a week. If it is a hematoma, absorption may take longer, requiring approximately two weeks to fully dissipate. No special care is needed for scalp edema or hematoma in newborns; they will resolve on their own.