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umbilical cord bleeding?

my newborn will be 2 weeks tomorrow..most of her cord came off about 2-3 days ago..but a little black stump like thing is still in her bellybutton...my parents told me it was okay to give her a bath as this was normal and i did but it started to bleed a little. i wasn't sure if it was normal for only part of the umbilical cord to fall off leaving a black stump and if it should be bleeding? i have been cleaning it 3 times a day with alcohol like the doctor told me too.

Public Comments

1. This happened to my daughter and after two weeks, I went to see her doctor about it. It turned out that it did not fall off entirely or properly and the doctor had to take it off. I think this warrants a visit to the doctor. You don't want it to get infected!
2. Yes, it's normal to have a small amount of bleeding when the stump falls off. It should clear up in a few days. If it doesn't and continues to bleed or starts to ooze, make an appointment with your pediatrician. Otherwise, just keep it clean and dry. Best of luck and congrats on your new baby!
3. Don't worry. A little bleeding is normal. Just continue to keep cleaning it with alcohol as your doctor told you to, but take her to the clinic for the sister to check her just in case and to set your mind at ease.