On assessment, the midwife notes that a female newborn has pink patches at the nape of the neck. The midwife informs the mother that these patches:

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Nevus flammeus lesions, also known as stork's beak marks or stork bites, do not fade, but they are usually covered by the hair line. They are more common in females than in males. These lesions are classified as vascular tumors of the skin. They are not caused by an injury during labor. Mongolian spots may disappear by school age without treatment.

On Assessment, the Midwife Notes That a Female Newborn Has