We took Ellery to see our family doctor Thursday. He said her lump is bigger than he likes to see at two weeks old, so he ordered a full set of skull x-rays. I was bummed, as that kind of exposure is terrible for anyone’s health (much less a newborn). But better to know that it’s not a skull fracture or malformed bone than to go on wondering, and have more problems. My sister Sonya was visiting that day (thank goodness) so she played with Maya while we waited and had the x-rays done. Ellery wasn’t a happy camper; the techs weren’t the most gentle. The doctor had assured me that they’d make sure the rest of her body was well shielded. Well, it wasn’t. They threw this teeny little bib-like thing over her abdomen and called it good. They had me hold her down (she was screaming and flailing her arms about), and they threw an apron on me, too. They didn’t care that it was falling off me, and I just wanted it all done with. They did three shots, then realized that her snaps were in them, and took one more. Poor Ellery. Her head was held between these two hard foamy things. Again, not gentle.
Now I feel awful that I exposed her to that. The nurse phoned Friday and said she’s fine! Praise God!
Serina,
I was wondering if you have pictures of your daughter with the cephalohematoma. Our daughter is two weeks old, also had x-rays to rule out skull fracture, but my husband and I are still concerned with the size of her lump. If you could write back to me, I would truly be grateful. I know I need to be anxious for nothing, but have the peace of God. I would just like some frame of reference as info. about cephalohematomas is hard to come by on the web.
Thanks,
Crystal
Serena,
My baby was born 2 weeks ago yesterday with the assistance of a vacuum extractor, and has a large lumps similar to your daughter’s. I was wondering how long it took for her swelling to go down? I am worried that it is not going to go down and he is going to have a permanently misshappen head. I also don’t know if I should call the doctor and get xrays done as well. i’m so bummed because i had a great pregnancy and labor, but his heart rate was dropping and the doctor vaccuumed him out. I’m also a believer and know that God can heal all things and I have been praying everyday! Hope to hear from you.
Hello. My baby also had a set of skull xrays due to a small ridge on his head and a small soft spot. the xrays came back perfectly normal. I feel like doctors freak us out for nothing. I am mad my baby was exposed to radiation too and I feel quilty about it.
Hello, and I hope Ellery, and family, are doing well…
I was wondering how Ellery’s Cephalohematoma worked out; do you have any post swelling pictures?
Our little 2 week old Emma has some Cephalohematoma on both sides of her head. On one side the swelling has gone down considerably, but on the other side it appears to be a little more stubborn…I read that vitamin C helps in the absorption of the hematoma. Did try vitamins with Ellery?
my baby was born 2 weeks ago with a huge lump on the left part of his head,the ped said its cephalohematoma that will go away,but since then i havnt noticed any reduction of the lump,we er also scared of touching it,they no medication for it,we er so afraid that his head shld not remain that way.
Hi ladies, it is always pretty scary when you think something is wrong with your precious newborn. Try finding a specialist chiropractor or cranial osteopath in your area. Gentle cranial work assists the bodies healing ability and helps the swelling go down much more quickly. It is safe and gentle…many of the babies I work with sleep through it.