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Is it normal if umbilical cord stump bleeds?

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Dr. Juan Richiusa answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: You should contact your pediatrician. It could be that is no fully healed and it should be check.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Depends on situation: Since the umbilical stump is composed of arteries & a vein that fed baby during pregnancy, it acquired a significant size.As the cord stump dries & separates, there is often a bit of bleeding.Usually only enough to cover a few q-tips.Local care as you would a scratch is all that is needed unless the bleeding persists.Occasionally the pediatrician needs to cauterize a stubborn bleeder in the offic.

Answered 9/29/2016

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