Patient's question:
Baby is fourteen days old, and the umbilical cord fell off on the fourth day. Yesterday and today, I noticed blood on his clothes. I sprayed some hydrogen peroxide to disinfect it, then sprayed some disinfectant similar to povidone-iodine and wrapped it with gauze. Yesterday, I noticed he peed on his clothes. Could it be because of the wetness? Could it be contagious? Is this normal?Doctor's answer:
Parent of the baby, based on your description, it is inferred that the umbilical cord fell off four days after the baby's birth. It is recommended to use povidone-iodine for sterilization promptly, 2 to 3 times a day, to prevent industrial pollution of the umbilical cord. There is no need to use a new umbilical cord dressing, as keeping it dry at all times is beneficial for complete recovery. The above suggestions are for the question "The baby is 14 days old, and the umbilical cord fell off on the fourth day." It is hoped that this will be helpful to you. Wishing you health!