Dec 28, 2021 · Cephalohematoma is a typically harmless condition that causes blood to pool under a newborn’s scalp after a difficult vaginal delivery. Pressure during childbirth, including …

Jun 28, 2025 · Cephalohematoma is one of the most common birth injuries affecting between 1% and 2% of all babies during and after birth. While most newborn cephalohematoma usually …

A cephalohematoma (American English), also spelled cephalohaematoma (British English), is a hemorrhage of blood between the skull and the periosteum at any age, including a newborn …

Aug 19, 2022 · What is a newborn cephalohematoma? Newborn cephalohematoma is a condition that can occur in babies due to pressure or trauma to the head during birth. This leads to a …

Jan 5, 2022 · Cephalohematoma is a birth injury that occurs during labor and delivery. Any baby that is delivered vaginally can experience this injury. It often occurs as a result of difficult or …

Jun 6, 2017 · Cephalohematoma (CH) is a collection of blood between a baby’s scalp and the skull. Damaged blood vessels release the blood, and the blood pools into a mass under the …

A cephalohematoma is usually a harmless birth injury that often appears as a soft, raised lump on a newborn’s head several hours after birth. Over time, the body resorbs the blood. Depending …

Cephalohematoma is caused by minor injury to the baby’s head from external physical trauma or pressure during childbirth. A baby’s head goes through a very difficult ordeal when it gets …

Dec 11, 2025 · Learn about newborn cephalohematoma, the buildup of ruptured blood vessels on the scalp, and what to do if your baby was harmed during childbirth. View Transcript. A …

Oct 11, 2024 · Cephalohematoma, a relatively uncommon condition, is a type of hemorrhage that occurs between a newborn's skull and periosteum. Its identification and management are …