Question
My newborn has a small bump on their head right after birth, and now I feel it’s getting bigger. Is this normal?
Answer
Newborn head hematoma typically results from excessive pressure during the birthing process, causing vessel rupture and blood to pool under the scalp. This condition often occurs during difficult deliveries, when forceps or vacuum extraction are used, and sometimes can happen even in normal births. The hematoma usually becomes noticeable within 2 to 3 days after birth, varies in size, and may gradually absorb and disappear over time, which could take from a few weeks to several months.