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How do you identify that your baby has Shaken Baby Syndrome?

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Babies with Shaken Baby syndrome often die from their injuries and it is a very serious medical condition. However, physicians can tell if a baby has been shaken - often from brain contusions or concussions, internal brain bleeding (hemorrhages), retinal hemorrhages (bleeding of the eyes). It is absolute physical abuse and suspicion should be immediately reported to medical professionals.

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