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 Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 7:34 pm
I don't remember having this issue with my first, but our daughter's umbilical cord dropped off a few days ago, and I've noticed some light bleeding. Has anybody else run across this? Is it something that needs checking out? I'm thinking I might call the midwife about it tomorrow (it's nighttime now), but I figured it was worth checking in here.
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Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 2:57 am
One of my children had that and it was nothing to worry about because it was just a little chaffing from where the diaper rubbed - that was bofore they had the ones for new babies with cords - but I always called when I was at all uncertain - If it is bright red or seems to be more than a spot or two I would worry, though.
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Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 5:05 pm
Reference for others - I checked. A little umbilical bleeding is normal/okay after the cord falls off. The standard care rules apply: keep it dry, occasionally swab with alcohol, especially if it looks red. Only worry if the bleeding is fairly constant, doesn't stop after a week, or seems to be causing the baby distress (no, this does not include throwing a hissy fit because she dislikes cold alcohol swabs).
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Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 8:56 pm
I believe Yvaine has already said it all biggrin So honey, just relax and injoy your beautiful baby cheese_whine
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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 3:09 am
There will be plenty of other things to worry about and keep you up nights. Enjoy every moment of this miracle that you can!
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