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Mom Told Newborn's Purple Arm Mark Was Bruising, Then Came a Diagnosis
Original: Mom Told Newborn’s Purple Arm Mark Was Bruising. Then Came the Diagnosis
A mother says doctors initially dismissed a purple mark on her newborn's arm as bruising, before the child received a different diagnosis, Newsweek reports. Stories of infant symptoms being mistaken for minor injuries resonate widely with parents, who often share experiences of advocating for their babies when early medical explanations prove wrong.
Why now: Parents are reacting to another cautionary tale about dismissing unusual marks on newborns
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