BIRTH — COMMON PROBLEMS: BONE INJURIES AND BRUISING
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009Bone injuries
If the birth has been difficult because your pelvis is small and the baby is big, his collarbone (clavicle) may break on one side. This injury is also more common with breech deliveries. Because babies’ bones are malleable, the fracture heals well without treatment, occasionally leaving a small lump. Gentle handling until the break [...]