Head, Shoulders, Knees and UH-OH’S:  Beyond the Basics of Newborn Exam Variants

Learning Objectives:

•            Recognize common newborn exam findings that may look alarming but are normal variants.

•            Differentiate between benign quirks and true red flags that require further workup.

•            Explain these findings clearly to parents and reassure them appropriately.

•            Apply a systematic approach to the newborn exam with confidence.