17 FAQ All Midwives Will Definitely Hear During Labour

12. "What's Wrong With Their Head?"

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Your baby has just been pushed through the birth canal, under the pubic bone and into the vaginal opening. You try it and see how your head feels. Your baby might have a head that is too big for your body to push them through these areas comfortably, making the baby look like they have a 'cone head.' It will go away within a day or two but until then, just put a hat on it as they're absolutely fine and it's perfectly normal.
 
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