Patient's question:
My baby is 10 days old today. The doctor said it will peel off (I don't know what constitutes peeling off). Besides the head that the hospital helped with using a rope, how long will it take for it to peel off on its own? Now, the part where the rope is tied is just a dry head, and the rope is still there.Previous treatment history and effectiveness: No particular care was given.
Help wanted: I want to know what a normal appearance looks like.
Doctor's answer:
Umbilical cord stump detachment refers to the spontaneous falling off of the umbilical cord stump after birth induction. It usually detaches between 7 to 10 days after birth, with the latest possible time being extended to 15 days. The detachment may cause minimal peeling at the umbilical area, which can be simply cleaned with an iodine swab a few times and then allowed to dry. The above advice is for the question "I don't know how normal it is for a baby's umbilical cord," and I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!