What is the reason for a newborn's pointed head?

In our lives, many babies' heads are not particularly round when they are just born, and some babies even have pointed heads. In fact, this has a lot to do with the baby's position in the womb, so mothers need to make the baby's head round and give the baby some harder pillows, which will help the baby form a good-looking head shape. So what is the reason for the pointed head of a newborn?

What is the reason for the baby's pointed head?

First: In the first few days or weeks before the fetus is due, the fetus's head will slowly descend into the mother's pelvis, and the skull will slowly adapt to the shape of the mother's pelvis. This phenomenon is called shaping. During childbirth, the bones in the skull are squeezed and shifted apart to accommodate the pelvic birth canal. In addition, the baby's skull is very soft and easily deformed by being squeezed by the birth canal, so the head of a newborn baby is a little pointy.

Second: In fact, the baby's skull is very plastic, and the head continues to shape until the anterior fontanelle closes. A few days after birth, the deformation of the baby's head will gradually disappear and the head shape will gradually become round. Generally, after two or three months, the baby's head will return to the standard round shape (but part of the baby's skull may become flattened). It is only a matter of time before the head naturally restores its shape, so mothers don’t need to worry too much. Some mothers want to rub their baby's head to make it round, but this must be done under the guidance of a doctor, otherwise inexperienced mothers may easily hurt the baby.

Third: The baby’s skull is relatively soft. If he adopts the same sleeping position for a long time, it will affect the shape of his head and face. It is best to alternate between lying on your back and lying on your side. Under the close supervision of family members, you can let your baby lie on his stomach for a short period of time. This will not only allow the baby to grow safely and healthily, but also help him develop a beautiful head and face shape when he sleeps.

Precautions

1. Control your baby's weight. To prevent the baby's head from being deformed due to normal birth, pregnant mothers are advised to pay attention to their diet during pregnancy, strictly control the baby's weight, and avoid the fetus being too large. This will reduce the chances of the baby's head being deformed due to normal birth and the mother having to undergo episiotomy.

2. Pregnant mothers should exercise more. Exercising more during pregnancy can not only help control weight, but is also beneficial for childbirth! Mothers may want to try brisk walking, prenatal yoga and other exercises that help with childbirth.