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One should care for her newborn's umbilical cord stump by ensuring that the newborn has their basic hygiene needs met. The area where the stump is should be kept dry and clean. The baby's diaper should not be in contact with the stump so that the area isn't contaminated with bodily fluids.
The umbilical cord comes out of the mother with the placenta.
Usually the mother will eat the umbilical cord and the placenta. The rest will drop off on its own after a few days. If the mother has not taken care of it, it may be best to take the family to the vets so they can cut the cord instead.
A neonatologist is a specialist in the care of the newborn.
Neonatal tetanus in newborns can be caused by cutting the umbilical cord with an unsterile instrument or by improper care of the umbilical stump.
Normal anatomyIf you are at risk for having a baby with a genetic defect or blood disorder, your doctor may recommend percutaneous umbilical cord blood sampling (PUBS), which is performed at 18 weeks' gestation.During the procedure, the doctor draws a sample of the fetus' blood directly from the umbilical cord. The sample is then analyzed for genetic defects and other health conditions.This procedure can also be used to check if your baby has anemia. If your baby has severe anemia, your health care provider can immediately give your baby a blood transfusion.Procedure, part 1Guided by ultrasound, your doctor pinpoints the spot where the umbilical cord meets the placenta. He then inserts a needle through your abdomen and uterus and into the umbilical cord and withdraws a small amount of fetal blood.Procedure, part 2There are two routes for retrieving fetal blood: Placing the needle through the placenta or through the amniotic sac. The placenta's position in the uterus and the spot where it connects to the umbilical cord determine which method your doctor uses.If the placenta is attached toward the front of the uterus (placenta anterior), he inserts the needle directly into the umbilical cord without passing through the amniotic sac. The amniotic sac, or "bag of waters," is the fluid-filled structure that cushions and protects the developing fetus.If the placenta is attached toward the back of the uterus (placenta posterior), the needle must pass through the amniotic sac to reach the umbilical cord. This may cause some temporary bleeding and cramping.You should receive Rh immune globulin (RHIG) at the time of PUBS if you are an Rh-negative unsensitized patient.ResultsAfter the blood sample is drawn, it's sent to a laboratory where a technician tests the blood for genetic defects and other disorders. In most cases, the results are ready within a few weeks. Your doctor will explain the results to you and, if a problem is diagnosed, give you information about ending the pregnancy or how best to care for your baby after birth.Reviewed ByReview Date: 02/24/2007Douglas A. Levine, MD, Gynecology Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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Love and tender care! That is how you care for all children.
Aside from checking to make sure there are no dead babies you should leave the mother to take care of the newborn babies.
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Pediatricians.
Ronald W. Coen has written: 'Primary care of the newborn' -- subject(s): Diseases, Infants (Newborn), Medical care