Question

What should I do if there’s a little mucus inside the umbilical cord when it falls off in a newborn baby?

Answer

After the umbilical cord of a newborn falls off, if there is persistent mucus leakage, this may indicate umbilical inflammation. It is advisable to take the child to the hospital’s pediatric department for a consultation. It’s also important to note that having mucus inside after the umbilical cord has fallen off is not something to be overlooked, as it is often due to local infections. However, parents should not panic at this time. As long as there are no other abnormal symptoms around the baby’s navel, simply continue with daily disinfection treatments using appropriate disinfectants.