"CAPUT SUCCEDANEUM” - mymidwifesally

This refers to swelling, or edema, of an infant’s scalp that appears as a lump or bump on their head shortly after delivery.

This condition is harmless and is due to pressure put on the infant’s head during delivery. It usually occurs when…

🔴Having a prolonged or difficult labor

🔴Premature rupture of membranes

🔴Low levels of amniotic fluid in the uterus

🔴Delivering your baby for the first time

🔴Braxton-Hicks contractions

🔴Certain fetal positions, such as being head down

🔴A delivery that requires instruments, such as forceps or a vacuum

Treatment

You do not need to do anything to it. Let your doctor or midwife see it and examine it. It resolves on its own without the need for any intervention.

Do not use hot water or any substance on it. By 2 to 6 weeks it will resolve.

It can lead to serious complications like jaundice etc, if hot handled well. Just follow your doctor’s instructions.

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