My newborn's diaper has a slight pinkish tint to the urine. Is this her getting rid of stuff from the womb, or something to worry about and contact a doctor?
2007-01-30 15:51:53 · 14 answers · asked by thedeiningers 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Without actually seeing it, I can't tell you for sure. I would definitely call your Dr. BUT I'm assuming it's probably just what we call a "pseudoperiod" Sometimes newborn baby girls will have a bloody discharge just like a woman's period. It would just be her body getting rid of the hormones she was getting from Mom in the womb. If that is what it is, it's nothing to worry about. I'm really surprised you weren't informed about it. BUT beings that this is just the internet, I would not risk your baby's health. You should probably either call your Dr. or make an appt, just in case. I'm sure that's what it is though.
2007-01-30 16:01:58 · answer #1 · answered by VDJ44 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If you see a pink spot in the front of your newborn's diaper it's not necessarily blood in the urine. Uric acid crystals in the urine dry on the diaper to form a pink powder. If you scrape it with your finger nail you can see it's powdery. It 's harmless and nothing to worry about; but , if it's in every diaper it could mean that your newborn's urine is very concentrated which could happen if she isn't getting enough fluids.
als newborn girls sometimes have a bloody vaginal discharge for a few days. They are actually "menstruating" because their mother's hormones in the uterus causes the lining of the bubs uterus to build up. After delivery, they aren't exposed to their mother's hormones anymore so they shed their uterine linings just like a woman does when she has her period.
If it does not seem like iether of those things and/or the urine smells bad or she has a high temperature, take her to the doctor.
2007-01-30 16:05:11 · answer #2 · answered by BeeMay 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This may be a very normal discharge. I wouldnt rush to the er just yet. I would call my dr and ask her about it. But one of my girls had this and it was a normal discharge. Here is what eCureMe.com has to say...
Very young baby girls (less than 3 months old) often have a vaginal discharge and may sometimes develop vaginal spotting or bleeding. Both conditions are temporary and normal.
These changes are caused by exposure to maternal estrogen, a hormone that crosses the placenta and enters the baby's bloodstream before birth.
Because a newborn baby's body takes longer than an adult female's to remove this hormone, it remains after birth. This hormone has the effect of making a newborn's body "think" that she is in puberty, and discharge and bleeding occur. As the hormone levels drop, the effects disappear.
Vaginal discharge:
Usually thick and cheesy in character
Present, starting at birth
Vaginal bleeding:
Several spots or drops of blood found in the vaginal area or in the diaper
Occurs as hormone effects are decreasing, several weeks to months after birth
No treatment is necessary; both of these changes are normal in a female infant.
Special considerations -- consult your pediatrician if:
The amount of the discharge increases
The discharge becomes foul-smelling
The bleeding occurs more than a few times, or in large amounts
hope this helps
2007-01-30 16:07:16 · answer #3 · answered by Crystal 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i see that everyone has said to go to the hospital a.s.a.p however i do not think that is necessary. my daughter had the same thing when she was a newborn and i took her to the doctor to see what it was. newborn girls sometimes have a sort of period. it is caused by hormones that are passed to the baby through the mother. it should only last a few days and should not be a significant amount. if it lasts for longer than that, or the baby seems like she is in pain then you should take her to the doctor. but otherwise there is nothing to worry about.
2007-01-30 16:01:54 · answer #4 · answered by krystal 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I have 4 girls............... and with two of them we had this same thing happen..... babies little bodies are still adjusting to being on their own without the womb. When this happened I contacted my baby doctor and she said this is sometimes normal in newborns. For little girls it is a like a period. It should not get any worse then it is and it will definitely go away quickly. You shouldn't see this anymore. It is just the hormones in their bodies settling in.
Still please do not take my word. Contact your doctor or take her in. I am not a doctor. Just someone who experienced the same.
Best of Luck and Wishes to your New Family! ; )
2007-01-30 16:06:32 · answer #5 · answered by kathleen_martin8 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact a doctor. She may have blood in her urine and that is a need to be seen. If there is any discharge that you are uncertain of, ask for advice or help. You are not alone out there. Don't be afrais to ask questions. They are never silly when it comes to your childs health concerns.
2007-01-30 15:57:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-28 05:24:51 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to hospital and have that checked. I wouldn't be on the computer right now asking... I hope everything is well
2007-01-30 15:55:19 · answer #8 · answered by qtiequawn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would take the baby to the doctor if I was you but don't panic it might not be anything to worry about
2007-01-30 15:58:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'd call the nurses in your birthing ward and pose that question to them.
2007-01-30 16:00:33 · answer #10 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋