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Flat Head Syndrome: When to seek a doctor’s help

There’s much to worry about with a new baby.

Their little heads can often have lumps and flat spots; they aren’t always perfect circles. But if parents notice an unusual head shape, when is it time to call a doctor?

Dr. Erin Anstadt is a fellowship-trained pediatric plastic surgeon from University of Utah Health.

She explained two of the most talked about head shape issues with infants — plagiocephaly and craniosynostosis. She explained causes, treatments and when to seek medical care.

For more information, visit healthcare.utah.edu/craniosynostosis.

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