Ruby is shocked at the elongated appearance of her new baby's head. The midwife's best response would be:
a. ‘Your baby's head is moulded during birth and will return to normal in a few days.'
b. ‘All newborn babies' heads are shaped this way.'
c. ‘Your baby's head shape had changed during birth and it will take approximately 6 months for it to return to normal.'
d. ‘After the soft spot closes, the head will return to normal.'
ANS: A
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