Understanding the Umbilical Cord and Care
A healing umbilical cord can look alarming to new parents: oozing, bleeding, even a leftover stump. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains the anatomy behind it, why the yellowish discharge is normal, and how umbilical granulomas are treated. Learn how to care for your newborn's umbilical cord at home, and when emergency care is needed.
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