Pediatrician Calms Anxious Parents: Newborn's Birthmarks and Abdomen Are Normal

Mexico City Pediatrician Reassures Parents About Newborn's Appearance A recent video shows a consultation between a pediatrician and concerned parents in Mexico City. The parents brought their two-week-old baby, Acamapichtli, for a checkup. The pediatrician, Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz, addressed the parents' worries about the baby's appearance, specifically birthmarks and a large abdomen. "The first concern a mother has is often the baby's weight," Dr. Rivas explained in the video, reassuring the parents that Acamapichtli's large abdomen was a normal condition called an "embatracio abdomen." He also explained the birthmarks, identifying one as a "kiss from an angel" and another as a "stork bite." The parents expressed relief at the doctor's explanations. The video concludes with the doctor emphasizing the normalcy of the baby's features and the importance of breastfeeding. This consultation provides valuable information for new parents, highlighting the importance of seeking professional advice and understanding the normal variations in newborns.