Baby is nine days old, and there is a little bleeding from the umbilical cord, what is the reason?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

The umbilical cord of a newborn naturally falls off around 7 days, but it is not uncommon for it to bleed for more than 10 days, or even over 20 days. Do not use alcohol; it is recommended to use povidone-iodine (or tincture of iodine) for thorough disinfection and cover it with sterile gauze. Change the dressing regularly thereafter.

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