Patient's question:
The umbilical cord of the newborn hasn't fallen off yet on the ninth day, and I'm very worried. My child has been like this for a long time, and I'm afraid it will get worse.Doctor's answer:
Hello! If the umbilical cord of the newborn at Jiutian hasn't fallen off yet, you can skip applying the umbilical cord care patch for now. However, you should cover the baby's navel with soft clothing, as it should not come into contact with anything too hard. The umbilical cord may fall off early or late, so there's no need to deliberately stimulate it to fall off. It is recommended to use povidone-iodine for disinfection if there is a small amount of bleeding, two to three times a day. If the baby's umbilical cord hasn't fallen off yet, you should use povidone-iodine for disinfection two to three times a day. This helps promote natural detachment and prevents infection.