Patient's question:
The umbilical cord of the baby may not fall off within the specified time. Is it normal now if the umbilical cord hasn't fallen off yet?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the umbilical cord of the baby does not necessarily fall off within the specified time frame. As long as there is no blood or pus around the umbilical area, everything is fine. If the umbilical cord does not fall off, it is usually because the baby has been kept too warm, which prevents the cord from falling off. It is recommended to let it cool down a bit, and it might fall off quickly. It is advised not to touch the baby's umbilical cord and to wait for it to fall off on its own. You can use povidone-iodine to clean the area once a day to prevent infection. Wait a few more days, and it should fall off on its own.