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Baby's Ears

  • 09-01-2019 4:38pm
    #1
    cnoc
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    I would like some help on above issue please. My daughter (I'm her father) has a 3 weeks old baby daughter and her left ear is not close to her head, especially the lobe. The lobe is turned outwards. Her right ear is normal. TIA.


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  • #2
    shesty
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    She could ask her GP about it at the six week check, if the GP doesn't comment on it.Or her PHN in the meantime.She may get a referral to see a consultant if it is needed.Sometimes these things can correct themselves over time, but it would depend on how severe it is. Is your daughter concerned about it?


  • #3
    iamwhoiam
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    This can be caused by the position in the womb . Ask the PHN and if she is only 3 weeks old she can still be followed up in the Maternity unit where she was born .


  • #4
    cnoc
    Registered Users Posts: 787 ✭✭✭cnoc


    shesty wrote: »
    She could ask her GP about it at the six week check, if the GP doesn't comment on it.Or her PHN in the meantime.She may get a referral to see a consultant if it is needed.Sometimes these things can correct themselves over time, but it would depend on how severe it is. Is your daughter concerned about it?




    She really hasn't said much about it.


  • #5
    jlm29
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    It’s probably a positional thing. If so, She should be seen by a physio. The gp can do a referral at the six week check (or before if your daughter feels it necessary). The PHN can also do the referral.


  • #6
    shesty
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    It sounds like something that can be fixed, but it will probably be up to your daughter to ask either the GP or PHN about it.


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  • #7
    bee06
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    cnoc wrote: »
    She really hasn't said much about it.

    Maybe she already talked to the GP, PHN or paeds doctor in the hospital so and it’s nothing to worry about?


  • #8
    BorneTobyWilde
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    *snip*

    Seek medical advice!


  • #9
    iamwhoiam
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    Please dont do anything without medical advice .


  • #10
    cnoc
    Registered Users Posts: 787 ✭✭✭cnoc


    Thank you all for your replies. Much appreciated.


  • #11
    iamwhoiam
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    cnoc wrote: »
    Thank you all for your replies. Much appreciated.

    Aproach it gently with your daughter and best of luck for the baba .


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  • #12
    cnoc
    Registered Users Posts: 787 ✭✭✭cnoc


    iamwhoiam wrote: »
    Aproach it gently with your daughter and best of luck for the baba .


    Yes, I will have to approach the subject cautiously with my daughter. She is rather sensitive in some ways.


  • #13
    cnoc
    Registered Users Posts: 787 ✭✭✭cnoc


    jlm29 wrote: »
    It’s probably a positional thing. If so, She should be seen by a physio. The gp can do a referral at the six week check (or before if your daughter feels it necessary). The PHN can also do the referral.


    In what way would a physio be able to help?


  • #14
    jlm29
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    cnoc wrote: »


    In what way would a physio be able to help?

    Asymmetries such as what you describe are often associated with a condition called plagiocephaly. A baby may have a tendency to turn it’s head more to one side than the other, and this can bring about further asymmetries, like one side of the head might develop a flatness from always turning to that side etc.
    A physio would educate about positioning, stretches, exercises etc to treat or prevent as appropriate.
    This may not be the case at all no one can say, other than a medical professional who is trained to assess.


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