What Should I Do If the Umbilical Cord Is Not Detached and Bleeding?
First of all, there are many reasons for umbilical cord bleeding in children, and the bleeding conditions are also different. Mothers should deal with it according to the specific situation of their children. If the child's umbilical cord has not fallen off but there is bleeding, it may be caused by the opening of blood vessels at the umbilical cord stump. Newly born infants often struggle unconsciously, and sometimes they may cough due to choking on milk, which may cause bleeding from the ruptured blood vessels at the stump. At this time, mothers can use medical alcohol-soaked cotton swabs to wipe the bleeding area, and then wrap a circle of sterile gauze around the navel to prevent infection.
Secondly, improper care by parents can also cause bleeding from the undetached umbilical cord, such as when mothers wipe the umbilical cord area too hard or fail to protect the umbilical cord area from water during bathing. If the baby's umbilical cord only bleeds a small amount, it is generally not a big problem. However, if the bleeding is severe, mothers must take the baby to the hospital promptly.
In addition, to avoid umbilical cord bleeding, it is necessary to keep it dry, especially for newborns who have just been discharged from the hospital. Daily life should try to avoid wetting the umbilical cord. If it is accidentally wetted, it must be wiped clean with a dry cotton swab or cotton ball as soon as possible. If inflammation symptoms are found in the baby's umbilical cord area, it is necessary to take the baby to the hospital promptly for medical treatment.
