People who have experienced childbirth know that taking care of a baby is not easy. Although babies spend most of their time sleeping, their organs are not yet fully developed and their resistance is too weak, making them susceptible to infection. So, what is the reason for an 8-month-old baby having vaginal discharge?
If there is a discharge similar to vaginal discharge in the baby's private area, this situation usually occurs more frequently in female babies, which may be due to the high level of estrogen in the mother's body. Because the umbilical cord will be severed after birth, the baby will separate from the mother and become an independent individual. The baby's body will begin to process and participate in the regulation of endocrine system on its own. But its function is still unstable and the feedback mechanism is not yet perfect, which can lead to an increase in sex hormones in the body.
Affected by these situations, children may develop white viscous secretions in their private parts, similar to adult vaginal discharge. Some female infants may also release a small amount of bloody secretions from their vagina, similar to adult menstruation, known as neonatal pseudo vaginal discharge or pseudo menstruation. However, there is no need to worry too much about this situation, it can usually disappear on its own within 7 to 10 days.
In this situation, mothers only need to pay attention to cleaning their children's private parts properly. For girls, they should pay attention to the order of washing, from top to bottom and from front to back. Afterwards, use a clean towel to clean the external vaginal opening. Do not wash the inside, as it can easily damage the delicate skin of the genital area.
