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Glossary of pregnancy terms: L

Lanugo A fine covering of tiny hairs over the baby’s body at birth. Premature babies often have a great deal of this fine hair which eventually falls out. Lie The position of the baby in the uterus. Lithotomy position A position used for assisted deliveries, where the mother lies flat on her back with her…

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All about your baby’s hair

Congratulations you have entered the world of baby’s hair! Will it stay the same colour, texture and as curly? How do you treat cradle cap and head lice? Will my newborn baby’s hair change colour? It is common for children who had very light coloured hair as a newborn or young baby to have darker hair as…

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Lanugo - fine baby hair on premature babies

Lanugo: Fine hairs on your baby

Lanugo A fine covering of tiny hairs over the baby’s body at birth. Premature babies often have a great deal of this fine hair which eventually falls out. Lie The position of the baby in the uterus. Lithotomy position A position used for assisted deliveries, where the mother lies flat on her back with her legs…

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