yesterday I changed her and she didn't have any blood, but today I changed her and she had dried blood around her bellybutton area again. How normal is this? Should I call her pediatrician and schedule an appointment?
2007-03-02 10:27:55 · 14 answers · asked by belltrix86 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
This is normal unless there is an odor coming form the wound, then I would make an app. with the Dr. keep cleaning it with alcohol and a swab to make sure it dries up completely and all should be well.....
2007-03-02 10:34:46 · answer #1 · answered by B-E-B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing to worry about. See below:
UMBILICAL CORD CARE
When your baby comes home from the hospital, he/she will have had his/her umbilical cord cut. Before it becomes a navel (belly button) the cord will dry up and drop off.
In the beginning, the cord will be clear or stained blue and it will be moist. Within 10-14 days it will become hard and darkened, and it should fall off.
Daily cord care includes:
Care for the cord by applying alcohol to the stump AFTER EACH DIAPER CHANGE. Use a Q-tip to thoroughly clean around the stump site.
Smell the cord often. If a foul or bad odor is coming from his/her cord, call your physician.
Continue the cord care 14 days after the cord falls off.
Danger signs:
A foul or bad odor from the cord.
Drainage that looks like pus. A clear or light yellow discharge or a spot or two of blood is normal.
Redness or swelling around the stump.
A fever.
A weak cry.
A baby that won’t take a bottle or has a weak suck.
If any of the danger signs occur, see your physician.
For more information visit: http://www.pcpractice.com/UmbilicalCordCare.html
Best of Luck!
2007-03-02 12:20:37 · answer #2 · answered by bellaofjersey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep the diaper folded below the belly button and stick a bandage over it to keep it protected from clothing. If it is still bleeding after 48 hours of being protected contact a doctor as it may be a sign of a bleeding disorder (probably not though with only small amounts of dried blood)
2007-03-02 10:30:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a doctor whether it is going to likely be fantastic. The umbilical twine could desire to have dropped off with the help of now yet while it continues to be there it won't be plenty longer. Circumcisions often take some week to fullyyt heal at that age. whether it won't answer her questions she could discover here guidance from scientific experts interesting besides to extra effective understand the latter.
2016-10-02 07:06:20 · answer #4 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a nine month old boy and after i had himthe doctors and nurse told to keep the area clean. They also said that it is normal even after the cord falls it may still bleed. in your case keep the area clean. If you see any greenish yellowish puss call the doctor because it may be a possible infection.
2007-03-02 10:47:21 · answer #5 · answered by b.bunny04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitley take your little girl to the doctor. If you don't know the answer to something, means no question is to stupid. Nothing's normal about blood except for us females. Don't ever take a chance with someone's life. Know you love your daughter or you would'nt ask. May God be with you, your daughter and family.
2007-03-02 10:37:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is very normal and you should not be to concerned unless it is alot of blood or if it last more than a few days.
2007-03-02 10:35:36 · answer #7 · answered by Darlin1_66 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's ok - that happens. It's going to be healing for a while and in the process it may crack and bleed a little. ;) I was worried when it happened to my son too.
2007-03-02 11:47:56 · answer #8 · answered by jennibarger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my babys fell of and had dried blood in it for 3 weeks afterwards , i never thought about it, i just cleanded it with alcohol... she hasent had any problems .... X_x
2007-03-02 11:05:26 · answer #9 · answered by i_eat_spoonz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its' normal, just keep it cleaned and put something over it so that her clothes or diapers are not rubbing it.
2007-03-02 11:54:58 · answer #10 · answered by cinnycinda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋