Head shape and positioning: When your baby is premature - 07/2015

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Head shape and positioning: When your baby is premature

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Abstract

This handout explains why and how a premature baby's skull may flatten or form in an odd shape. It describes the different kinds of flattening that can occur and how to position the baby to help avoid head shape problems.

Author

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2015

Revision Date

07/2015

Print Abstract

General Subject

Hospital Stay

Pregnancy, Childbirth, & Infant Care

Specific Subject/Keyword

Premature Infants

Parent Education

Languages

English

Record ID

4384