How to take care of new born’s umbelical cord?The umbilical cord is the lifeline between the mother and the baby during pregnancy. After birth, the cord is clamped and cut, leaving a small stump attached to the baby’s belly button. Here are some tips for taking care of a newborn’s umbilical cord:Keep it dry: The umbilical cord stump should be kept clean and dry. Make sure to keep the area around the cord clean and avoid getting it wet during baths. You can use a soft, dry cloth to gently pat the

Did you know that umbilical cords are incredibly resilient? It’s true! They’re designed by nature to be a protective and vital lifeline for babies, which is why they’re not easily destroyed, even by the little ones themselves. However, towards the end of pregnancy, babies can get tangled up in them pretty well. While it’s natural for moms to feel concerned when they see something tied around their baby’s neck or if there appears to be a knot in the umbilical cord, there is a low risk of any majo

Sometimes the umbilical cord wraps around a baby’s neck. A nuchal cord sounds scary, but it is common.One or more loops of the umbilical cord may wrap around a baby’s neck during pregnancy or labor. Your doctor will call this a nuchal, meaning neck, cord and they’re actually quite common, occurring in 20-30% of pregnancies. Having an umbilical cord wrapped around your baby’s neck doesn’t usually cause a more challenging delivery or put your baby at risk. It does not directly lead to a cesarean s

Gorgeous footage 😍 #umbilicalcord #delayedcordclamping Posted @withrepost • @jessica_vi_photography After a baby is born, all the blood is going back to the baby. You can feel it when you hold the cord between your thumb and indexfinger, but have you ever seen it? It is normal practice to wait until the cord has stopped pulsating and becomes white before cutting the cord. | My Midwives

Do you need to ask for Delayed Cord Clamping? From a Labour & Delivery Nurse 🤱🤰 Cannot be taken as medical advice. #laboranddelivery #inductionoflabour #delayedcordcutting #delayedcordclamping #umbilicalcord #newborn #labourandbirth #birth #labouranddeliverynurse #nurse #epidural #pregnant #pregnancy #momtobe #baby #doula #midwife | Nurse Sydney