My experience is similar to yours - at 8 weeks no improvement I would
evaluate for craniosynostosis.  This can be "part" of a syndrome as well.
Gail
Gail S. Hertz, MD, IBCLC
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> Have any of you seen head molding persist for many weeks?  Saw an 8 week
old
> boy with severe elongation of the skull, mom states it was due to labor
> dystocia and her pedi says it will diminish in time.  Many yrs ago as NICU
> nurse I did see term newborns with severe molding, but often by discharge
at
> day 3 or 4, much of the distortion was gone.  I just am unsure if this is
> normal and of course concerned re effects on suck as there also are ridges
in
> skull which is asymmetrical from forehead to back of his head.  (suggested
> CST)
>
> I currently am having computer problems or would do an internet search for
> this.
>
> There are more problems with this baby but for now would just like this
> question answered.  Thank you.
>
> Barbara Latterner, BSN, RN, IBCLC
> Brewster, NY
>
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