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Julia Ufnal1, Maria Wolniewicz2, Lidia Zawadzka-Głos2
1Students' Scientific Association of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology "Otorhino", University Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Medical University of Warsaw, Zwirki I Wigury 63A, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland.
Abstract:
Waterbirth has become a widely adopted alternative to a conventional delivery, with well-documented maternal benefits, but there is an ongoing debate regarding neonatal safety. We would like to report a case of a 10-day-old male neonate who developed acute otitis externa (AOE) following waterbirth. Despite the rare occurrence of this disease in children under 2 years of age, prompt diagnosis and timely initiation of appropriate therapy led to a full recovery. This case represents a previously undocumented, yet plausible, complication of waterbirth and underscores the importance of careful neonatal ear assessment and preventive measures in aquatic deliveries.
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