This petition is being created by parents of babies suffering from plagiocephaly, and is aimed primarily at the NHS Scotland and Scottish Executive. We are planning on submitting this petition to the Scottish Parliament towards the end of May 2006. We are asking that the following 4 points are considered.
1. The NHS modify their current legislation to include mandatory evaluation of babies (at birth and 6 week check up) for plagiocephaly and torticollis. Should torticollis be present, the baby should then be treated by a physiotherapist urgently. Should signs of plagiocephaly be present then parents should be advised of repositioning techniques. These techniques should include:-
Supervised tummy time when baby is awake
Ensuring that the baby does not spend prolonged time with his/her head resting against hard surfaces (eg. car seat, buggy, play gymn on floor).
When baby is placed to sleep on his/her back (as advised by SIDS \"Back to Sleep\" leaflet). Parents should be advised to ensure that baby\'s head is placed to the left one night, right the next then centre. This is to avoid prolonged pressure on one part of the skull.
2. The Scottish Executive/NHS update their current leaflet on Cot Death \"Back to Sleep\" to include information on Plagiocephaly and preventative measures (repositioning).
3. Funds should be made available for a medical trial to take place with unresolved cases of Plagiocephaly (babies around 6 months of age) using cranial remoulding treatment (helmet). The helmet is individually moulded to the baby
The stories shared in the comments illustrate a clear need for better guidance from the medical community regarding infant head shape. We are currently organizing the documentation for our upcoming presentation to the Scottish Parliament.
March 31, 2006
The momentum behind this petition highlights a significant and shared concern regarding the preventative care provided to infants. This growth confirms that the medical community and the Scottish Executive must address the necessity of early evaluation and updated guidance for families.
6 Comments
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Fiona Delgado
20 years ago
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Should have been standard practice years ago! My nephew had it and it was such a struggle finding someone who actually knew how to help.
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Laura Reeves
20 years ago
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So glad someone is fighting for this. We were left to figure it all out online by ourselves because the nurse acted like it was nothing.
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Gordon Guerrero
20 years ago
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Ridiculous that there isnt more info given to new mums and dads. Its a simple fix if you know what to do at the start.
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Mark Palmer
20 years ago
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JUST DO IT. Better for the health boards in the long run anyway.
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Claire Rivera
20 years ago
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Yes please. The advice should be in every welcome pack for new parents.
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Sarah Vogel
20 years ago
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My wee boy had this and the doctors just told me he would grow out of it. It was so stressful watching his head shape change and feeling like I was doing something wrong. Needs to be caught early!
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This petition is being created by parents of babies suffering from plagiocephaly, and is aimed primarily at the NHS Scotland and Scottish Executive. We are planning on submitting this petition to the Scottish Parliament towards the end of May 2006. We are asking that the following 4 points are considered.
1. The NHS modify their current legislation to include mandatory evaluation of babies (at birth and 6 week check up) for plagiocephaly and torticollis. Should torticollis be present, the baby should then be treated by a physiotherapist urgently. Should signs of plagiocephaly be present then parents should be advised of repositioning techniques. These techniques should include:-
Supervised tummy time when baby is awake
Ensuring that the baby does not spend prolonged time with his/her head resting against hard surfaces (eg. car seat, buggy, play gymn on floor).
When baby is placed to sleep on his/her back (as advised by SIDS \"Back to Sleep\" leaflet). Parents should be advised to ensure that baby\'s head is placed to the left one night, right the next then centre. This is to avoid prolonged pressure on one part of the skull.
2. The Scottish Executive/NHS update their current leaflet on Cot Death \"Back to Sleep\" to include information on Plagiocephaly and preventative measures (repositioning).
3. Funds should be made available for a medical trial to take place with unresolved cases of Plagiocephaly (babies around 6 months of age) using cranial remoulding treatment (helmet). The helmet is individually moulded to the baby
The stories shared in the comments illustrate a clear need for better guidance from the medical community regarding infant head shape. We are currently organizing the documentation for our upcoming presentation to the Scottish Parliament.
March 31, 2006
The momentum behind this petition highlights a significant and shared concern regarding the preventative care provided to infants. This growth confirms that the medical community and the Scottish Executive must address the necessity of early evaluation and updated guidance for families.
6 Comments
F
Fiona Delgado
20 years ago
Featured
Should have been standard practice years ago! My nephew had it and it was such a struggle finding someone who actually knew how to help.
L
Laura Reeves
20 years ago
Featured
So glad someone is fighting for this. We were left to figure it all out online by ourselves because the nurse acted like it was nothing.
G
Gordon Guerrero
20 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous that there isnt more info given to new mums and dads. Its a simple fix if you know what to do at the start.
M
Mark Palmer
20 years ago
Featured
JUST DO IT. Better for the health boards in the long run anyway.
C
Claire Rivera
20 years ago
Featured
Yes please. The advice should be in every welcome pack for new parents.
S
Sarah Vogel
20 years ago
Featured
My wee boy had this and the doctors just told me he would grow out of it. It was so stressful watching his head shape change and feeling like I was doing something wrong. Needs to be caught early!
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Should have been standard practice years ago! My nephew had it and it was such a struggle finding someone who actually knew how to help.