Patient's question:
Under the influence of the mother's endocrine, how can the genitalia of female newborns be difficult to clean?Doctor's answer:
After defecation, use wet wipes following the principle of "from front to back." Use a fresh wipe for a second wipe, avoiding reuse. It is best to rinse with warm water after defecation. Due to the influence of maternal hormones, newborn girls' external genitalia may occasionally have white (or streaks of blood) discharge. Parents can gently wipe with a cotton swab soaked in water. Don't be nervous. For daily discharge, parents should not be overly concerned and should avoid excessive cleaning. Talc powder can easily enter the vagina deep into the vaginal canal or even the internal reproductive organs, so girls should avoid using talcum powder downwards. If there is unclear discharge in the external genitalia or in diapers, or if there is bloody discharge, redness and swelling, or an odor, it is important to take the baby to see a doctor promptly for medication based on the symptoms.