Patient's question:
My baby has just been born for a few days. The past two days, while changing the diaper, I noticed white and light yellow secretions coming out from below the baby. I was startled at the time, thinking the baby might have caught a disease. I asked my mother-in-law, and she said she had never seen this before and didn't know if it was a normal phenomenon.What kind of help I need: Please let me know if it is normal for newborns to have white or yellow secretions?
Doctor's answer:
According to the description, parents don't need to worry about this situation. Babies are still small and have normal secretions. This is because they were exposed to their mother's estrogen in the womb, and after birth, they may have secretions similar to leukorrhea. It is very normal for newborns to have white or yellow secretions. The white secretions are due to the mother's body, and there is no need to worry. Girls need to be particularly careful. It is recommended to hold the baby with one person and clean the groin area with another person using small cotton swabs. Additionally, if the baby has some digestive issues, it may also have a strong odor. Drink more water. Wishing you good health!