Newborn child’s navel
The child in the uterus receives food and oxygen through the placenta attached to the inner wall of the uterus, and hyphenation to the child through the umbilical cord hanging on the opening in the abdomen of the child, and after birth, this cord is tightened and cut near the abdomen by painless procedure, And even leaves falls on his own.
The duration of the umbilical cord on the child’s navel
In most cases, the umbilical cord falls spontaneously within seven to twenty-one days, leaving behind a small wound that takes a few days to heal. After the fall, the mother may notice some blood on her baby’s diaper. These symptoms may disappear on their own or may require intervention by the pediatrician, but they are not in a serious condition so the mother should not be concerned. Any procedure a doctor may do will not be painful to the young person.
Taking care of the newborn baby
- Keep the umbilical cord clean and dry, nappy so as not to cover or buy special diapers for newborns, which are cut from the middle to keep the cord exposed to the air and you do not tug or injure wrongly.
- Cover the baby with wet sponge and a little water instead of putting it in a bathtub filled with water.
- Wear the nappy only in warm air until the navel remains exposed to the air, and to accelerate its drying and falling.
- Avoid wearing tight, full-body underwear.
- Do not attempt to pull the umbilical cord to remove it even if it is dry and suspended, as this may lead to wound.
Alcohol should be avoided to clean the umbilicus. Research indicates that the umbilical cord, left without putting anything on it, dries less than the creams or alcohol.
Cases that require a doctor
It is difficult to get infection or infections in the umbilical area in newborns, but you should see your doctor immediately if:
- Cry of the child in case of contact with the umbilical cord or skin around it.
- Redness of the skin around the umbilical cord.
- The appearance of a strange or false smell of the umbilical cord, and the release of a yellow substance from it.
You should talk to your doctor if your blood is bleeding from the navel. This may indicate a bleeding disorder. Anything that happens with the newborn may affect their health. They are weak and can not stand as adults.