What does Mollera mean?
mollera Noun. mollera, la ~ (f) (calaveracráneocococrismacampana) brains, the ~ Noun. cranium, the ~ Noun. skull, the ~ Noun.
How do you fix Mollera?
One common cure is to gently hold the infant upside down and then push up on the soft palate with the thumb. This is sometimes accompanied by dipping the soft spot in water, or patting the soles of the child’s feet.
What does Mollera Caida mean in English?
fallen fontanelle A folk illness described in Latino infants—mollera (head, crown), caida (fallen)—who are fussy, do not feed well or have diarrhoea, which corresponds to sunken fontanelles, a sign of dehydration.
What is the soft spot on a baby’s head called?
An infant is born with two major soft spots on the top of the head called fontanels. These soft spots are spaces between the bones of the skull where bone formation isn’t complete. This allows the skull to be molded during birth. The smaller spot at the back usually closes by age 2 to 3 months.
Is La Mollera real?
Caída de la mollera is very real to the populations studied, and often seems to overlap with the medical description of dehydration. Beliefs and practices about caída continue to be widespread.
Why is my baby’s fontanel sunken?
The fontanelles should feel firm and very slightly concave to the touch. A noticeably sunken fontanelle is a sign that the infant does not have enough fluid in its body. The sutures or anatomical lines where the bony plates of the skull join together can be easily felt in the newborn infant.
What does sunken soft spot look like?
A baby’s soft spots should be relatively firm and curve ever so slightly inward. A soft spot with a noticeable inward curve is known as a sunken fontanel. This condition requires immediate medical attention. It’s usually easy to treat.
What if I accidentally hit my baby’s soft spot?
What Should You Do If Your Baby Hits His Soft Spot? Contact your baby’s healthcare provider if your baby hits his soft spot. If you notice swelling/bulging of the soft spot and/or bruising around her eyes or behind her ears, it may be due to a concussion. Call 911 immediately.
How do you hydrate a baby?
Give your child small sips of oral rehydration solution as often as possible, about 1 or 2 teaspoons (5 or 10 milliliters) every few minutes. Babies can continue to breastfeed or take formula, as long as they are not vomiting repeatedly. Older children also can have electrolyte ice pops.
What happens if you accidentally touched baby’s soft spot?
Can I hurt my baby’s brain if I touch the soft spot? Many parents worry that their baby will be injured if the soft spot is touched or brushed over. The fontanel is covered by a thick, tough membrane which protects the brain. There is absolutely no danger of damaging your baby with normal handling.