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New born Baby with a swollen forehead

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route666 · 17/03/2014 22:35

My dd is 4 weeks old and for last 2ish weeks I have noticed her forehead is swollen , I asked the health visator last week and she didnt even look at it she just said it looks normal from here.
I know I am most probably being paranoid but has anyone experienced this and what did it turn out to be ?, I am going to call doctor in the morning or other health visator at the surgery.
I have attached picture to show the swelling.

New born Baby with a swollen forehead
New born Baby with a swollen forehead
New born Baby with a swollen forehead
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route666 · 17/03/2014 22:37

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gamerchick · 17/03/2014 22:38

Oh, what a gorgeous baby.. well done Grin

I do see what you mean, although it is probably just the way she is.

What does it feel like? Does it feel spongy like a swelling?

ophiotaurus · 17/03/2014 22:42

It does look swollen. Do you have any pics of when before the swelling began that you could show hv/GP?
I would get a second opinion if it's worrying you.

She is very cute btw :)

route666 · 17/03/2014 22:52

Thanks :D she is cute even with her swollen head , it feels spongy and it doesnt seem to bother her just concerned as its came from nowhere.

This pic is when she was about 2 weeks old so just before it appeared.

New born Baby with a swollen forehead
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gamerchick · 17/03/2014 22:56

Yes I probably would get it looked at... trust your instincts.

Take the last photo you've put up to show your GP and say your concerns. Hopefully it's nothing but I wouldn't blame you for getting it checked and no doctor minds checking over a newborn.

route666 · 17/03/2014 23:06

Thanks gamerchick dh thinks im paranoid I will phone in morning try get appointment asap , racking my brain for explanation for it , it was csection so no head trauma during delivey only other thing I can think of is it might be link to her sinuses as she has been really stuffed up and mucusy but arent all newborns ?

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minipie · 17/03/2014 23:17

my first reaction was just that she is raising her eyebrows and that's causing the skin to bunch up ( if she was our age she'd have forehead wrinkles!)

however if it feels puffy then I'd ask the HV or GP to have a look. no harm in asking ever.

gamerchick · 18/03/2014 09:32

See when it comes to newborns it doesn't matter if we seem a little paranoid.. If we don't get these little niggles checked out then it just pounds our head.

You can't put a price on peace of mind I don't think. Do come back and update afterwards though.

Theonlyoneiknow · 18/03/2014 19:52

How did you get on OP? Hope all is ok x

Boris13 · 22/03/2014 23:47

How is she?

hchander · 26/02/2015 23:48

Hi my newborn looks the same. What did your doc say. Would really appreciate it!

Sadie2020 · 22/04/2020 05:57

Hi there I know this thread is a few years old but what was the outcome please? My baby is 11 weeks old and has developed this too and I’d be so grateful for any info. Thank you ❤️

Nice488 · 02/05/2020 22:40

Did any of you get any answers?? My 5 week old had developed this and I'm concerned!! Would appreciate some feedback if possible. Thanks...x

MrsIkeri2020 · 05/06/2020 14:22

hi my little has the same look , what did your ped doc say , kindly share FTM here

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