Patient's question:
My youngest son is one month away from his due date, and he was born prematurely. How long does the umbilical cord fall off in premature babies?Doctor's answer:
About a week later, the umbilical cord of a premature baby will fall off. The umbilical cord of a normal newborn usually falls off 3-7 days after birth. If some newborns' umbilical cords fall off too late, it may be because the umbilical cord is too thick. At that time, the umbilical cord was not tied tightly, and the blood supply of the umbilical cord could not be completely blocked. In any case, you need to take your baby to the hospital for a physical examination, and then see a doctor who does not require surgery to handle it.