P13.1: Other birth injuries to skull
The child is subjected to great pressure during a vaginal birth. This pressure is necessary for the child to be born through the pelvis and the vagina. The pressure can cause injuries or defects in the child’s skull area. A deformity of the skull may persist or just be temporary.
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