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Umbilical Cord Care in Newborns

Alternate Names : Cord Care

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Umbilical Care

The umbilical cord connects the baby to the mother's placenta. During fetal development in the womb, the umbilical cord is the lifeline to the baby supplying nutrients. After birth, the cord is clamped and cut. Eventually between 1-3 weeks the cord will become dry and will naturally fall off. During the time the cord is healing it should be kept as clean and as dry as possible. Rubbing alcohol should also be applied to the baby's cord every time the diaper is changed.

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Review Date : 2/22/2002
Reviewed By : Elizabeth Hait, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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