Question 1

what is the definition or description of: short umbilical cord?

Accepted Answer

Less than 35-40 cm: In the term normally developed newborn, the length of umbilical cord 50-60 cm, some other sources might refer to 60-70 cm. 
Less than 35-40 cm considered to be a definition for the short umbilical cord.

Question 2

wen i had my baby i was told the umbilical cord was short.what could cause that?

Accepted Answer

Congenital problem: Sometimes the placenta and umbilical cord do not for properly.  However, this should not concern you if your child is normal.

Question 3

where does the umbilical cord connect to inside a baby?

Accepted Answer

Blood vessels:: Umbilical artery carries depleted blood to the placenta, umbilical vein brings back nutrients and oxygen.

Question 4

age 20 and i think i can see my umbilical cord still. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Not umbilical cord: You should get this checked. It is impossible to know without seeing it, but since the umbilical cord has long since dried up and has become a ligament running along the inside of your abdominal wall called the medial umbilical ligament, it is unlikely to be the cord itself, but it may be a remnant of something else.

Question 5

what should you do if your babys umbilical cord falls off one week sooner ?

Accepted Answer

Enjoy : There are some forms of treatment that can prolong cord stump attachment (triple dye).I use rubbing alcohol and expect stump separation in the first week.

Question 6

when will my infant's umbilical cord fall off?

Accepted Answer

2 weeks: Your baby's umbilical cord will fall off on its own when he's around 10-14 days old.  There's nothing you need to do to it before it falls off except keep it dry.  So sponge baths only while it's still attached and you can finally get him in the bath after it falls off.

Question 7

how far does an umbilical cord drug test go back?

Accepted Answer

As long as it is in : Blood. , it will also show up in the baby's cord blood. How long that is depends upon the particular substance involved. You will have to look that up online yourself. You should obviously not endangering your child's health by using illicit substances during pregnancy. Please get the help you need to stop doing that unless it happens to be an opiate to which case you need to seek specialized counseling at a clinic that specializes in that. Best wishes.

Question 8

umbilical cord wont fall off. what surgery does dr do?

Accepted Answer

Umbilical cord: How long?  Infants rarely need to have the umbilical cord remnant removed. It will eventually fall off with time.

Question 9

what do you do for a herniated umbilical cord in a baby?  why does it happen in the first place?

Accepted Answer

Confusing question: If your ? Is about a umbilical hernia in an infant, the response depends  somewhat on the size & age of the infant. They are common & most self heal as the child's abdominal muscles become stronger with age. By 1-2 yrs most have disappeared. Those that are very large or tend to trap intestinal contents may need to be fixed, but most will wait to see if the improve with age.

Question 10

is it normal & okay if your newborn umbilical cord falls off @1week of life?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Normally the cord comes off between 1-2 weeks.

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