There are many legends and myths about this part of the human body. A special and honorable place is occupied by the navel in the East. Local residents are convinced that around him is concentrated nervous tension and negative emotions. Chinese medicine considers it a special purpose organ that connects man with the cosmos. Trembling to the navel and the Slavs. After all, according to Christian beliefs, the body divides the body into "pure", where the soul dwells, and the "unclean" parts.
Whatever it was, the navel is a special part of the body that recalls the inseparable connection with the mother. The navel of a newborn is a deep wound requiring careful care.
How should the navel heal the newborn?
Throughout the pregnancy, the baby received all necessary for the growth and development through the umbilical cord. Immediately after birth, the umbilical cord is cut, from this moment a new mode of operation of the already formed organs and systems of the baby is launched.
In the future, the umbilical cord is formed at the site of the umbilical cord attachment, as a rule, this process takes about a month:
- after birth the remains of the umbilical cord are tightly bandaged;
- for 3-5 days of life, it completely dries up and falls off;
- Healed a navel of a newborn is considered a month later.
To date, the opinions of experts on how to care for the navel in this period, diverge. Some recommend to treat the wound with antiseptics: hydrogen peroxide and zelenok. Others, on the contrary, believe that the navel will heal much faster without any treatment. In this case, it is important to ensure air circulation at a given location, as well as to eliminate rubbing or irritation of the umbilical cord.
More precise instructions on how to take care of the navel should be given by the pediatrician, depending on the individual characteristics, in particular, if the navel of the newborn becomes wet (bleeding).
Why will the navel become wet with a newborn?
Regardless of the clothespin or without, the navel of the newborn can bleed slightly in the first few days after the umbilical cord has dropped off. This phenomenon should not cause much concern to parents. The appearance of blood in a small amount can be observed throughout the healing period. This is due to the proximity of the vessels, and with the slightest damage during the changing or changing of the diaper, they can bleed.
However, if the bleeding does not stop or appears too often, this is an occasion to consult a doctor. Also you can not ignore:
- redness and swelling in the umbilical region;
- the appearance of purulent and other uncharacteristic discharge of white, yellow or gray;
- unpleasant odor;
- temperature increase;
- appearance of protuberance near the navel.
- If the navel of a newborn does not heal too long.
As a rule, even one of the above symptoms indicates infection of the wound. For the treatment of omphalitis, so in medicine is called the inflammatory process in this area, it is necessary to treat the navel with special medications. These include hydrogen peroxide, a 70% solution of alcohol, a solution of brilliant green, a solution of potassium permanganate.
In especially neglected cases with purulent discharge bandages are applied to the medicines prescribed by the doctor, and additional therapy is performed. How many will heal the navel in a newborn under such circumstances - it is impossible to predict.
Fungus of the navel in newborns
Another common disease of the navel in newborns is fungus. In this case, granulation formations appear, which protrude from the wound. The disease requires medical intervention, but the overall condition of the child is not affected.