How to Care for a Newborn's Umbilical Cord?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

If the umbilical cord area is very moist, with pus, water, or bloody discharge, take the baby to the hospital for disinfection and treatment using povidone-iodine and hydrogen peroxide. Keep the umbilical cord dry, and ensure the diaper is not placed too high to prevent the baby's urine from wetting the cord. It is also important to observe the baby's.

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