Nowadays, people's living conditions are getting better and better. The country has opened up the two child policy, and every parent wants to have a second child in order to make their child less lonely. Now, whether it is the first or second child, they need to pay close attention to care; Newborns may experience some minor issues, such as white discharge from the umbilical cord.
What's wrong with the white discharge from the umbilical cord of a newborn
After a period of time after birth, a newborn baby may experience white discharge from the navel. This is because many babies' umbilical cords often do not completely detach, resulting in white discharge. In fact, this is just that the root of the umbilical cord has not fallen off completely, which looks like inflammation and suppuration. In order to prevent umbilical cord infections caused by secretions, mothers must carefully disinfect it.
Treatment method for white secretion from umbilical cord
When white discharge appears on the umbilical cord of a newborn, one can use one of the following methods: 75% alcohol, physiological saline, etc. After dipping a disinfectant cotton swab or cotton ball in the solution, gently wipe the affected area to remove the discharge and avoid infection. If there is no improvement, seek medical attention promptly to avoid delaying the condition. After the umbilical cord falls off, it should be disinfected for 3-7 days. Over time, the umbilical cord residue inside the baby's navel will automatically fall off. This requires good care from the mother to ensure that the baby will not be infected or have other problems.
Based on the above, the causes of white discharge from the umbilical cord of newborns and the treatment methods for white discharge from the umbilical cord are summarized. Therefore, mothers must disinfect their lovely babies in a timely manner. If the problem is serious, they should go to the hospital for examination. This is to pay close attention to care and avoid any other physical conditions or problems for the baby.
