Taking care of the umbilical cord is very important for newborns. The umbilical cord contains two arteries and one vein. It connects your baby to your placenta through which they receive nourishment. The umbilical cord should be kept clean and dry at all times. It should also not be wrapped too tightly around your baby’s belly button, as this may cause discomfort; if you notice any infection or redness around the belly button, go to a consultant neonatologist immediately as it could indicate a severe problem like sepsis.
Some tips on how to take care of your child’s umbilical cord:
- Clean the area with soap and water.
- Pat dry with a clean towel…
- Keep it outside the diaper
- no need to apply anything as recent studies showed that it will delay the cord’s fall
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any redness, swelling, discharge, or fever.
Signs of local infection at the stump include:
- Swelling and redness in the area around the incision, the skin may feel warm to the touch.
- Pain or tenderness at the surgery site: you may experience this as a burning sensation or an intense ache when you move your arm or shoulder.
- Fever and chills: your temperature may be as high as 101 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius).
- Increased heart rate
- A pus-filled discharge from around your wound. Sometimes, this discharge can be thick, yellowish, or greenish.
- Poor feeding can cause concern for any new mother. The first thing you need to do is consult your doctor to find out the reason behind it.
- If your baby is limp and unresponsive call the emergency number (999 in UAE)
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Source:
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001926.htm
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27573092/
