Question
How should I clean my newborn daughter’s genitals if they are difficult to keep clean due to maternal endocrine influence?
Answer
After a bowel movement, use wet wipes according to the principle of “from front to back,” and then replace the wipes to avoid reuse. It is best to rinse with warm water after bowel movements. Due to maternal endocrine influence, a newborn girl’s vulva may occasionally have white (or Bloodshot) discharge. Parents can gently wipe with a soaked cotton swab. For daily discharge, parents do not need to be too anxious and repeatedly wash. The powder of talcum powder can easily enter the vagina deep inside, even the internal reproductive organs, so girls should not use talcum powder to throw down. If there is unclear discharge or blood-stained discharge from the vulva or diaper, or if the vulva is red and swollen with an unpleasant odor, it is necessary to take the baby to see a doctor immediately for medication.