Caput succedaneum refers to common benign edema that crosses cranial suture lines and midline that appears on an infant’s scalp shortly after birth. This swelling is associated with multiple etiologies related to birth trauma, including strain to the newborn’s head during vertex (head down) and vacuum-assisted delivery. This is different from the swelling that occurs when there is a hematoma on the baby’s head, such as with cephalohematoma. However, for new parents, it can be concerning to see w

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