Why doesn't the umbilical cord fall off after the full moon?

When a baby is just born, his body is very fragile and his immune system is not fully developed, so he needs the careful care of his parents in order to thrive. When caring for the baby, parents must be careful to take care of the umbilical cord to prevent infection. Generally speaking, the umbilical cord will fall off naturally one week after it is cut. So, what's the matter with the full moon expectations not being met?

Why doesn't the umbilical cord fall off after the full moon?

The specific time when the umbilical cord falls off has a lot to do with the method used by the doctor to tie the umbilical cord after the newborn is born. If the remaining end is very short, it will fall off quickly 3-4 days after birth. Otherwise, it will take five to seven days to fall off.

If it does not fall off for more than 7 days or even longer, you should go to the hospital for further examination and professional medical treatment. If you find that the remaining umbilical cord has turned dry and black, you can use special disinfectant alcohol to gently scrub it, and the dry black umbilical cord will fall off. If it still does not fall off, you should continue to scrub it gently. If there is local purulent secretion, you can first clean it with hydrogen peroxide, and then use special disinfectant alcohol to gently scrub the lesion, or you can go to the hospital for treatment, and never cut it blindly.

What should I pay attention to if the umbilical cord does not fall off after one month?

Your baby should be bathed at least once a day. When bathing, the baby's entire body below the neck should be immersed in water, and the umbilical cord should touch the water. It is easier for the baby to fall off if it is wet and dry at the same time.

Disinfect the umbilical cord at least twice a day, and be sure to clean the water in the belly button with a cotton swab after bathing. Then disinfect with 75% alcohol. Disinfect from the inside to the outside. Use your hands to spread out the skin around the navel, and rotate the cotton swab dipped in alcohol in the navel in a clockwise direction for disinfection. Use another cotton swab dipped in alcohol to disinfect the skin around your belly button.

The umbilical cord is an important part connecting the mother and the fetus. After giving birth, the umbilical cord will fall off by itself after a period of time. Of course, if it does not fall off, parents should not worry too much. If you really don’t know what to do, you should go to the hospital and find a professional doctor for diagnosis and treatment. During this period, you need to pay attention to hygiene, which is very important.