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I have a newborn; her umbilical cord is smelling, the outside looks burnt, but the inside looks fresh and shows when she cries. what could be wrong?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Smelly cord: If the cord is smelly take your child to the pediatrician or the ER. The cord may be infected and you child needs to be treated

Answered 9/23/2014

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