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Wonder what your newborn will look like? Here's a peek at some real newborns so that you'll know what to expect.

During childbirth, pressure on the face might leave your newborn's eyelids temporarily puffy or swollen. His or her legs and feet might look bowed or bent — thanks to the cramped quarters of the uterus. Expect the curves to straighten on their own as your baby grows and becomes mobile.

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