Patient's question:
Baby discharged from the hospital 3 days after birth, following the doctor's advice to use povidone-iodine to clean the umbilicus once a day. It was noticed that there is a black scab-like object in the umbilicus, as shown in the image below. Should the black object be wiped off with povidone-iodine? Will this situation have absolutely no impact on the baby?Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help you clarify. Based on your description, does your household have a newborn who is three days old? Please observe the picture carefully. Has the umbilical cord become infected? Do not remove the black scab; let it fall off naturally. Keep the skin around the umbilical area clean and dry at all times.The above advice is for the question "After the baby is three days old and discharged from the hospital, follow the doctor's advice to use povidone-iodine to wipe the umbilical cord once a day." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!