What is the umbilical cord?
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| Umbilical Cord Care Of Baby |
During pregnancy, baby is fed and oxygenated by the placenta, fixed on the inner wall of the uterus. The placenta is attached to the baby through the umbilical cord through an opening in the abdomen of the child. After the birth the umbilical cord is clamped and cut in a painless procedure, leaving a stump of 2 to 3 cm long. The cord should be clamped and cut immediately after birth or when the pulses in the cord have stopped This third step natural and physiological of childbirth allows time for the blood from the placenta back in the baby's body.
How long this "stub" will he stay? On average, the cord falls off after five to fifteen days, after having blackened. It leaves a small wound that will take a few days to heal.
Does the umbilical cord needs special care?
The cord should be kept clean and dry place for avoid the risk infection. Harmful bacteria that live naturally on our skin can seep into the cord and cause infections. Even when the cord has fallen we must continue disinfectants care for about a week in order to avoid contamination and ensure a beautiful healing the navel.
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In developing countries where hygiene is poor,contaminated cords cause tetanus,which is very dangerous for newborns. Always wash your hands before touching the umbilical cord, before and after each diaper change and other care. Order to prevent the umbilicus is in contact with stool or urine, attach and refold the layer below the navel. It is necessary that the stump remains exposed to air. However, if he gets a little urine or stool, wash with soap and lukewarm water. It is better to use mild soap to remove traces of feces. Fatty deposits contained in the stools of infantsdepart more difficult with water only.
Until the cord falls off and heals, you can give the baby bath without any problems. Young parents often love to bathe their newborn. Warning, your baby does not need a daily bath to be clean. If you clean all Stained areas, Babies of this age do not get dirty more than that. It is especially important to avoid the loss of body heat. Experts recommend waiting until the temperature of the baby's body has stabilized after giving birth before her bath. Make sure the bathroom and bedroom are quite heated, dry your baby immediately and wrap it well after to minimize heat loss.
After the fall of the umbilical cord, it generally takes seven to ten days for the area heals completely. When cord it falls, there may be a little blood appears this is normal. sometimes when the cord takes some time to heal, small pieces of flesh lumpy appear in the wound. There is no reason to worry, they disappear quickly. If you suspect anything call your family doctor immediately.
What are the signs of infection? Rapidly consult a doctor if:
Your baby has a fever, becomes lethargic, lose their appetite or appears in a poor general health.
The navel and the area around the navel swollen or reddened.
The umbilical cord swelling or an unpleasant odor.
It is normal that the cord is a bit dirty, or appears to be pus at its base. It dries and heals, it does not mean it is infected. Ask your doctor to check your baby's cord if its appearance or odor worry you.
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