At
the second week of baby
The
Baby's Appearance
The
newborn baby may appear less attractive than your imaginings in the days after
the birth. Her head may look swollen or lumpy in place after the delivery. Some
babies' skin peels a lot or may still have some of the protective substance
called vermin on it; other babies have skin rashes or may be born with hair on
parts of their bodies.
It
is usual to dust the umbilical cord with antiseptic powder to keep it clean and
dry. The baby's breasts or genitals may seem swollen after the birth due to the
mother's hormones getting into her bloodstream during birth. This will soon
clear up
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The
umbilical cord is cut quite short and securely clamped. It soon begins to
dry and shrivel. |
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It
usually drops off within ten days or so, but it may go black and bleed a
little. |
