What should I do if a newborn has bleeding from the umbilical cord?

The umbilical cord problem of newborns is an important factor that troubles many parents, because the umbilical cord is disconnected after the baby leaves the mother's body, but the wound needs a process to heal. Only when the umbilical cord falls off is it a relatively normal phenomenon. However, many umbilical cord abnormalities are more obvious in newborns. For example, what should be done if there is bleeding from the umbilical cord of a newborn? Let’s take a look at the explanation below.

If there is bleeding before the umbilical cord falls off, you must pay attention to the cleanliness of the umbilical cord and disinfect the umbilical cord area with iodine every day. 1. Pay attention to waterproofing. During the care of the newborn's umbilical cord, parents should pay special attention to waterproofing, keep the umbilical cord dry, and do not let it get wet by diapers or other items. If you find that the umbilical cord cloth of a newborn baby is wet, you should change it immediately. Do not touch or wipe the belly button with dirty hands or dirty cloth.

2. Pay attention to observation. During the process of umbilical cord care for the newborn, parents must carefully observe the condition of the umbilical cord to see if there are signs of infection or inflammation, such as redness, swelling or suppuration, bleeding, or fluid flowing out of the newborn's navel. If these abnormal conditions are found, it is recommended to take the newborn to see a doctor in time. 3. Pay attention to disinfection (1) Before the newborn's umbilical cord falls off, parents should disinfect the newborn once a day after bathing it with iodine or alcohol. Do not apply gentian violet. (2) After the umbilical cord of a newborn falls off, there will be a layer of scab at the root. After the scab falls off, there will be moisture or rice soup-like liquid oozing out locally. At this time, parents need to wipe it clean with a sterilized cotton swab dipped in 75% alcohol.

4. Pay attention to the time of shedding . Generally, it takes about a week for the umbilical cord of a newborn to fall off from the time it is cut. If the umbilical cord of a newborn does not fall off within 1 week, parents should not panic and do not forcibly peel off the baby's umbilical cord. If it is found that the umbilical cord of a newborn has not fallen off for more than 4 weeks, the umbilical cord of the newborn may be infected by bacteria. It is best for parents to take the newborn to the doctor for diagnosis and treatment in time.

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