October 21, 2026
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Infant Care
How to Care for Your Newborn’s Umbilical Cord
Before a baby is born, its umbilical cord serves as a lifeline to its mother, providing oxygen and nutrients. Right after birth, the cord is clamped and cut. Over the next couple of weeks, the cord dries, falls off on its own, the area heals, and your baby has a belly button. Until then, a newborn has a small umbilical cord stump, and it’s common...
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