Patient's question:
Holding a newborn for six days without lifting the baby's head, only moving the legs and back by 30 centimeters, has caused concern. Is there any harm to the baby? How can you tell if the baby has been injured? Where specifically could it be injured? How can you determine this?Doctor's answer:
You have been holding your baby for six days, and it hasn't lifted its head—only its legs and back. It has moved 30 centimeters. Is there any harm to the baby? How do you know if the baby has been injured? Where exactly could it be injured? How can you determine this? Because newborns lack muscle strength, when holding a newborn, it's important to keep the head and spine in a straight line to avoid injuring the cervical or lumbar vertebrae. Has your baby been injured? Go to the hospital for a check-up to help confirm the diagnosis.