What should I do if my newborn's belly button bleeds? Will it hurt if my newborn's belly button falls off?

From the moment the baby is born, mothers are worried. Some newborn babies bleed from the belly button, which makes mothers feel distressed and panic. In fact, with good daily care, this is not a big problem.

What to do if the newborn's belly button bleeds

Newborn navel bleeding must be treated promptly. If not handled properly, sepsis is likely to occur, which has a great impact on the development of the fetus.

1. First of all, disinfection should be done well. 95% alcohol can be used daily to help dry the baby's umbilical cord, which can also reduce the problem of bacterial infection. Generally speaking, the umbilical cord will fall off cleanly within two weeks after the baby is born without any adverse reactions. If bleeding occurs, parents can wipe off the blood with 75% ethanol, and then bandage it with professional sterilized gauze. Under normal circumstances, it will heal in a few days. During this period, mothers should pay attention to observe whether the wound has healed, and pay attention to keeping the entire navel dry. If it has not healed but has some suppuration or other discomfort, it is recommended to ask a pediatrician for examination.

2. Pay attention to whether the secretions around the baby's belly are excessive, and pay special attention to its cleanliness. Remember to wipe the moisture around the baby's belly button in time after bathing the baby. Here is a reminder that you must not sprinkle talcum powder directly around the baby's belly button. Every time you change the baby's diaper, pay attention to check whether the baby's belly button is dry. If it is not dry, it is recommended to wipe it with 95% alcohol, which will help the belly button fall off quickly.

3. Many babies will have umbilical polyps that cannot completely disappear after the umbilical cord is cut. At this time, it is recommended to see a doctor to use chemical substances to help destroy the granules. At this time, special attention should be paid to whether the umbilical polyps will become infected.

4. If the baby's umbilical cord continues to leak fluid or has other abnormalities, it is recommended to go directly to the hospital for treatment.

5. Pay attention to changing diapers frequently on a daily basis. Remember not to cover the baby's belly button with a diaper. Do not let the umbilical cord enter water before the umbilical cord is completely healed. You can choose to use the sponge method when bathing. If you are receiving treatment with the doctor's medication, pay attention to changing the dressing in time.

6. If the baby's navel is bleeding and at the same time inflamed, with pus or other symptoms, such as not crying or not crying at all, mothers should pay attention to whether the baby has been infected with sepsis. If so, treatment should be started as soon as possible.

It should be said that under normal circumstances, the baby's belly button will fall off within half a month, and during this period, mothers only need to pay attention to daily care. At the same time, some care misunderstandings should be avoided. In fact, as a person who has experienced it, I think the baby's belly button is not that difficult to care for, as long as you remember the details mentioned above.

What are the abnormalities of the umbilical cord of newborns?

Normally, the umbilical cord of a newborn baby will fall off within two weeks of birth. However, the baby's umbilical cord may also be abnormal and should be diagnosed and treated in time.

1. Umbilical hernia

There is a round or semicircular swelling in the umbilicus, which increases when crying and recovers when quiet. The edge of the root can be touched by inserting a finger. This is because the rectus abdominis sheath in the umbilicus has not closed. When the abdominal pressure increases, the peritoneum and intestines protrude outward from this part. Small umbilical hernias will heal on their own after 1 year old, or be fixed with pressure tape. Large umbilical hernias need surgical treatment after 2 to 4 years old.

2. Umbilical eczema

The rash on the navel and surrounding skin caused by allergic factors is manifested as papules, erosion, exudation and desquamation. It can be treated by washing with 1% to 4% boric acid solution, applying zinc oxide oil, etc.

3. Umbilical cord

After the umbilical cord falls off, there is a red, smooth, moist, mucosal-like mass on the wound surface, which is very similar to a small polyp and has a small amount of secretion, called umbilical cord. Umbilical cord is different from granuloma. It is intestinal mucosal tissue and is the remnant of the yolk duct during the embryonic period. The treatment of umbilical cord is the same as that of granuloma.

4. Umbilical fistula

After the umbilical cord falls off, there is a mucosal substance in the middle of the umbilicus, with a hole in the center, intestinal contents are discharged, and there is a foul smell, and the surrounding skin is eroded. This is caused by the yolk duct communicating with the umbilicus during the embryo, and the yolk duct has not closed and remains, which requires hospitalization for removal and treatment.

5. Omphalitis

Water or purulent discharge from the umbilicus. Redness and swelling of the umbilical skin or purulent discharge after removing the umbilical fossa scab. Umbilical discharge has a foul odor. In addition to local disinfection and cleaning, antibiotics may be required. Go to the hospital for examination. If there is fever, tearful eyes, weak spirit, and poor feeding, you should also be alert to sepsis and seek medical attention urgently without delay.

6. Umbilical granuloma

After the umbilical cord falls off, if the wound surface at the root of the umbilical cord is stimulated by foreign bodies (such as talcum powder, blood scab) or infected, small granulation tissue will form locally: the surface is moist, with a small amount of mucus or bloody secretions, and it will not heal over time. At this time, you should seek medical attention in time. The doctor will use silver nitrate to burn or scrape the local area or electrocautery, all of which can be cured. If the above methods are ineffective, surgical removal should be performed.

Will it hurt if a newborn's belly button falls off?

Normal shedding will not hurt. Protect your baby's "belly button". Many babies will cry when changing diapers or clothes. When encountering such a situation, mothers should not be careless. Check if there is anything wrong with the baby's belly button. It is very painful for a "sick" belly button to be rubbed by diapers or clothes. More importantly, belly button diseases can cause systemic infection in babies and even endanger their lives. We have summarized three common belly button diseases in babies to help mothers understand the early symptoms and master the judgment methods and care countermeasures.

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