Plagiocephaly is an uneven or asymmetrical head shape a flat head.
Baby head shape flat in back.
Positional molding is generally considered a cosmetic issue.
A baby s skull is very soft and pressure from everyday surfaces such as beds or car seats can cause flattening.
The condition can cause the baby s head to look.
This means that there is a flat area on the back or side of the head.
The back of the head might look flatter on one side than on the other.
There are two main types of plagiocephaly.
This can be caused by the head s position in the uterus during pregnancy or it can happen because of the squashy passage down the birth canal.
This is known as positional plagiocephaly.
Positional plagiocephaly does not affect brain growth or development.
It can also be a flattened spot on the back or side of a baby s head.
About plagiocephaly or flat head.
Flat head syndrome or plagiocephaly as the condition is medically known occurs when a flat spot develops on the back or side of a baby s head.
There are various levels of severity and can occur during pregnancy or after birth.
Because a baby s skull is malleable a tendency to rest the head in the same position can result in an uneven head shape.
Babies are often born with misshaped heads.
No two cases of plagiocephaly are alike.
Many factors can cause flat spots.
Positional plagiocephaly or flat head syndrome is more common.
It can take 9 18 months before a baby s skull is fully formed.
Plagiocephaly can be mild moderate or severe.
It is purely a shape issue.