28/11/2025
That little umbilical stump is a big deal, and caring for it correctly is essential! It can take a while to fall off (sometimes up to three weeks!), but a little knowledge goes a long way in preventing infection.
โจ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ๐น๐ถ๐๐:
๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป & ๐๐ฟ๐:
The best way to encourage drying and healing is by using surgical spirits as recommended by your healthcare provider. This helps prevent infection.
๐ฌ๐ฒ๐, ๐ฌ๐ผ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฆ๐๐ถ๐น๐น ๐๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ฒ!
Don't skip bath time! A sponge bath or a quick, regular tub bath is perfectly fine, as long as you make sure to gently pat the cord area completely dry afterwards.
๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฐ๐ต ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐น๐ฎ๐ด๐:
Keep an eye out for any signs of infection, like foul odor, excessive redness, or pus.
๐ก Knowledge is Power!
This kind of practical, essential care is what you'll learn in our antenatal classes.
Keep an eye out on our socials for more classes in 2026!
