How to Handle the Umbilical Cord Bleeding on the Tenth Day Morning of a Newborn

On the tenth day morning after birth, if the umbilical cord area of the baby shows slight bleeding, how should parents handle it? After a medical examination, it is confirmed that there is no odor and the bleeding may be due to the baby accidentally touching the umbilical cord and causing a skin break. The doctor advises daily sterilization of the umbilical cord area to prevent infection. Additionally, since each baby’s situation is different, the time for the umbilical cord scab to fall off may vary. Parents should keep the umbilical cord area clean and dry, and avoid urine contamination to facilitate the natural falling off of the scab.
One minute to read