Question
My niece was born 20 days ago, and due to improper care by the adults, she developed an umbilical cord infection. After being treated in the hospital, the umbilical cord still has discharge. What should I do if a newborn still has discharge after umbilical cord infection treatment?
Answer
The umbilical cord typically falls off within 1 to 2 weeks after birth. Umbilical cord infection can easily lead to sepsis, so timely treatment is necessary. In addition to antibiotic treatment, attention should also be paid to the disinfection of the umbilical cord. If there is still discharge after treatment, it indicates that there is still leakage that has not yet solidified completely. You can use iodine tincture for disinfection every day, and the situation usually improves within a week.