My Baby Has plagiocephaly (misshapen head)...:( need hope it will get better...

[Jakabella]

I have just been at my 8 week MCHN check up and Bella is in the 97th percentile for her weight, height and head so doing all the right things..

BUT

From birth she has has a misshapen head as she was jammed in to my pelvis at an angle and was also transverse - so her head is on a slight angle and has a bump at the back - no big deal as my Dr told me that it will right its self.
Well my MCHN was making a big deal about it and then told me some excecises to do and things to help - great I will do them ALL -but then went on to tell me if it gets worse then she would have a helmet on for 23 hrs a day...

Well I cant stop crying! I feel like the worst mum ever and like I have failed my beautiful baby girl - she is perfect to me and she always will be but what happens of it doesnt get better and she has that head shapr for ever?? She will eventually hate me..

Has anyone else bub had this and gotten better?? I need hope right now..

Thanks for reading,

Kate xox

[Arimeh]

Ahhh babe - your MCHN (no disrespect) is not a doctor.

I would go see a professional trained in that area - I was worried about DD's head too cos its really mishapen, but she's just got a lumpy bumpy head, the chiro checked her out (as that is what he is TRAINED in) and said its not severe enough to do anything about.

If anything - take her to a paed, GP, or chiro to get a second opinion - don't stress about what the MCHN said.

JMO of course.

[Epacris]

Kate, sweetie, massive hugs to you and your DD

I second what Arimeh said, definitely go and get a second opinion from a GP or pediatrician.

[~Trish~]

I hate it when MCHN's scare us like that!

I highly recommend taking her to a paediatric chiropractor, they have great success in treating things like this.

[nic]

Kate, Our paed told us at our DS's check up at 7.5 weeks, that he had a mild case of plagiocephaly, and if we layed him on his belly when he was down during the day (sleeps, laying on the floor etc) it would sort itself out. His head does look much better now.

I agree with the other girls, go to a GP,and tell them what the MCHN said, they will check her over and let you know if you should see a paed, or even ask for a referral to see one just to put your mind at ease.

I'm sure your DD won't hate you, and you must be a great mummy if you are worrying about her wellbeing..Yes?? Try not to beat yourself up too much..

Nic

[Jakabella]

Thanks ladies,

As we live in a country town we dont have a pead chiro. I might e-mail the phsyio dept at the hospital and see if they can recomend one - can a normal chiro help out or better to see a specialist one.
I tried to get in to see my GP today but she is away will try to get in tomorrow = the sooner I get it sorted the better I will feel.

Just wish I could stop crying now..

[Arimeh]

Chin up lovey - stop those tears right now!!!!!! Please stay positive - it may not be anything but a stupid old woman expressing an opinion about something they have no real experience in.

You can ring around normal chiro's - I know the chiro we take Miss M to also sees adults - but promotes himself as a paed one.



Ain't none of this your fault babe.

[~Trish~]

A lot of normal chiros can treat babies, maybe give them a call to find out.

Good luck .