Patient's question:
I was giving birth to my child when he was born, and he had a little red mark on his head. I was very worried and consulted a doctor. The doctor said it was caused by birth trauma and would improve in a few days. What are the causes of birth trauma in newborns?Doctor's answer:
The causes of neonatal birth injuries, where neonatal birth injuries refer to damage caused to the fetus or newborn during the delivery process due to mechanical factors. The main causes of this birth injury condition are due to factors related to the baby, maternal factors, and in some cases, it may also be influenced by delivery techniques. Additionally, macrosomia is one of the important reasons for dystocia. In this case of the baby, it is generally not a serious problem, and it usually improves within a few days.