Question
My newborn is 15 days old, why does the umbilical cord have blood? Is this situation serious?
Answer
Hello, if a newborn has umbilical cord bleeding 15 days after birth, first check if the umbilical cord remnant has already fallen off. If the umbilical cord remnant has not yet fallen off, be aware of any purulent discharge or redness and swelling around the area. If the umbilical cord remnant has already fallen off and there is only bleeding, this is usually caused by an external injury, and appropriate cleaning and disinfection can prevent infection. However, if the umbilical cord remnant has not yet fallen off and there are symptoms of redness, swelling, and purulent inflammation, this may be a sign of umbilical corditis, and you should take the child to the hospital for treatment immediately.