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Is It Okay For The Stump Of The Umbilical Cord To Bleed?
Question: My baby is one week old, his umblical cord is almost dried but today there was a little bleeding in the cord. Is it normal?
Brief Answer:
Do not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns but don't worry. It's a common finding while the cord is in its seperation phase. All you need to do is to clean it by sterile spirit swab and apply gentle pressure on bleeding point. Hopefully it will be fine with in seconds.
In case the bleeding continues, then visit your pediatrician. Vitamin K injection will be useful for treatment.
Continue regular breastfeeding.
Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
Do not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns but don't worry. It's a common finding while the cord is in its seperation phase. All you need to do is to clean it by sterile spirit swab and apply gentle pressure on bleeding point. Hopefully it will be fine with in seconds.
In case the bleeding continues, then visit your pediatrician. Vitamin K injection will be useful for treatment.
Continue regular breastfeeding.
Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
The cord fell off by itself last night. But the belly button is looking so big and outie will it go inside by itself. Or should i take the baby to hospital. Now there is no bleeding.
Brief Answer:
Do not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
No need to worry at all. It will improve within a few days. It's a perfectly normal finding. No need for hospital visit.
Take care and enjoy parenthood.
Do not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
No need to worry at all. It will improve within a few days. It's a perfectly normal finding. No need for hospital visit.
Take care and enjoy parenthood.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank u so much. When can i give him a bath? Is it safe to give a bath now, will it not cause any infection to the belly button.
Brief Answer:
Start bathing him
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You can start giving him a bath now. Wash belly button with soap and water. Clean it with dry and clean cloth after bath. Let it air dry thereafter and do not apply anything on it. If kept dry and clean, it won't get infected.
Start bathing him
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You can start giving him a bath now. Wash belly button with soap and water. Clean it with dry and clean cloth after bath. Let it air dry thereafter and do not apply anything on it. If kept dry and clean, it won't get infected.
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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