Bumps and bruises
Newborn babies commonly have some swelling (caput) and/or bruises on their head. This can be the result of the squeezing and pushing during their birth and often this will soon disappear.
Bumps and bruises are more likely to occur with an assisted ventouse or forceps birth and may occur on one or both sides of the head. At times, these may last for weeks but will resolve naturally, without a need for any treatment. 
