What is the reason for blood clots in diapers?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

A female infant may experience vaginal bleeding 5-7 days after birth. The amount of bleeding is usually very small, and it is common to see a small amount of bloody discharge. This often lasts for 1-2 days, and in some cases, it can last up to 3-5 days in individual newborns, after which it naturally disappears. This phenomenon of vaginal bleeding in newborn girls is somewhat similar to menstrual bleeding, so it is referred to as "false menstruation." Therefore, there is no need to worry.