Question
What are the reasons for and how should one handle vaginal bleeding in newborn girls?
Answer
Newborn girls may experience vaginal bleeding within 5-7 days after birth, which is due to the temporary increase in estrogen levels after receiving estrogen from the mother through the placenta during pregnancy. This condition typically does not require special treatment, and parents should only maintain the baby’s local hygiene and change diapers frequently. However, if the bleeding is more severe, or if it lasts longer than 2 days, or if it is accompanied by other abnormal symptoms, such as an unpleasant odor in the discharge or skin breakdown in the baby, one should immediately take the baby to the hospital for a check-up to receive timely professional medical advice and treatment.