What to do with bleeding after umbilical cord detachment

Dr. Aubrey Foster
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2025-05-14 12:30:22
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Neonatal umbilical cord bleeding after falling off phenomenon, first need to use sterile cotton swab gently pressure on the bleeding site to stop bleeding. After the blood stops, then use clean cotton swab dipped in iodophor for local disinfection. Usually after bathing need to timely wipe the moisture of the umbilicus clean, so as not to cause infection.