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Why Has Complexion Of Infant Turned Brown Since Birth?
my son was born when i was pregnant for the first week of 9th month. he had very pink complexion and had good height at that time. But now I feel he seems so small than the babies of his age also is complexion has changed to brownish. what can be the reason?
Sat, 19 Apr 2014
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Immediately after birth they have physiological polycythemia which deceases by 1 month.So there normal HB drops from 19 to 10.so at birth they look pink and then slowly turn to their actual colour
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Welcome to healthcaremagic
Immediately after birth they have physiological polycythemia which deceases by 1 month.So there normal HB drops from 19 to 10.so at birth they look pink and then slowly turn to their actual colour
Happy to help you
Regards
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