Pediatrics: When Will a Preemie’s Umbilical Cord Fall Off?

Generally, a newborn’s umbilical cord will naturally fall off within 1 to 2 weeks after birth, but for premature babies, this process may take longer. If the umbilical cord has not fallen off after 2 weeks and there are no signs of infection, you can use alcohol or iodine to clean the umbilical cord pouch to keep the area dry, which can help accelerate the falling off of the umbilical cord and the healing of the umbilical cord.
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