Question
After 8 days of birth, it was found that half of the newborn’s navel has fallen off, while the other half is still attached to the abdomen. The navel depression is moist and has a purulent-like secretion with white mixed with red color. The navel is often rubbed by clothes, and it breaks the skin when rubbed. How should it be handled?
Answer
Based on the description, the newborn’s navel infection may be one of the causes. Common reasons for newborn navel leakage or even bleeding include:
- Navel flesh: Navel flesh is the residual tissue of the navel mucosa, which is often one of the main causes of navel leakage. It looks like two pink pieces of meat in the center of the navel and has a lot of secretion. If it is accidentally touched during care,