Patient's question:
The baby in my sister's family has only been born for about 20 days. Recently, they noticed some bleeding around the umbilicus. The family is very concerned and wants to know what could be causing the umbilical bleeding in a 20-day-old child.Doctor's answer:
Hello, for newborns, a small amount of bleeding after the umbilical cord falls off may be due to damage to the umbilical cord tissue. If there is no obvious pus or exudate, it can be considered to perform umbilical cord care first, ensuring that the umbilical cord is as dry as possible during routine care. Attention should be paid to the cleanliness of the umbilical cord. Do not let dirty diapers or clothing come into contact with the umbilical cord, or perform umbilical cord care multiple times until the bleeding stops.