Patient's question:
My baby is a premature child, and I was very worried about the child's condition from the beginning. Recently, the child has had a series of issues, and I am very concerned, fearing that the condition may worsen. Please ask what nursing measures should be taken if the newborn's umbilical cord falls off.Doctor's answer:
Generally, a baby's umbilical cord will gradually turn black and hard, and fall off within 1 to 2 weeks. If the umbilical cord has not fallen off after 2 weeks, it is important to carefully observe the condition of the umbilical cord. As long as there are no signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, or pus, and no large amounts of fluid leaking from the umbilical stump, there is no need to worry. Additionally, you can use alcohol to wipe the umbilical stump to keep it dry, which helps speed up the detachment of the umbilical cord stump and the healing of the navel.