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Spot a pink or pale red patch on your newborn’s face or the nape of her neck?
These birthmarks are common in babies and completely harmless.
Here’s where they come from and what you should probably know.
What is a stork bite?
Often, stork bites get redder when a baby cries or exerts herself.
So you might be more likely to notice your sweetie’s spot when she’s fussy or uncomfortable.
Where do stork bites usually appear?
Stork bites sometimes occur on the lower back, too.
What causes stork bite birthmarks?
Stork bites can develop when clusters of blood vessels dilate, causing increased blood flow.
Do stork bites disappear?
Chances are, your sweetie’s stork bite won’t be around forever.
