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a baby's umbilical cord is being held up to the belly by someone

A new mom has a lot to figure out, but most moms never think about their baby’s umbilical cord. The umbilical cord looks like a long-tube and functions as a transportation channel between mother and child in the period of pregnancy. Through the umbilical cord, food and oxygen are carried from mother to child and waste products are carried from baby to mother for excretion. Here is how to care for your newborn's umbilical cord.

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an image of the umbilical cord stimp care for babies and toddlers

Pregnancy Guide on Instagram: "During pregnancy, the umbilical cord supplies nutrients and oxygen to your developing baby. After birth, the umbilical cord is no longer needed — so it’s clamped and snipped. This leaves behind a short stump. Learn how to take care of it. (Newborn, baby tips, new mom, motherhood)"

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a bag of lotus birth herbs sitting on top of a white table next to a window

Lotus Birth is the act of leaving the placenta attached to the infant until the umbilical cord naturally dries and falls off (typically between 3-10 days). It is believed that allowing the baby and placenta to separate naturally, versus cutting the cord, will preserve the connection between them, allowing for a more gentle transition to the outside world. Lotus Birth Herbs are a fragrant salt, essential oil, and dried herb & flower blend, made for wrapping the placenta during this sacred…

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the cover of an umbilical cord care book, with pink flowers surrounding it

It can be very tricky taking care of your newborns umbilical cord stump after birth. Do you know how to care for the umbilical cord stump attached to your baby’s belly button? Make sure to swipe to learn more on this blog post. . . . . . #vsf #victoriassmilefoundation #victoriassmile #blogpost #tuesdaynugget #newsletter #blog #pregnancyfashion #pregnancylife #pregnancytips #breastfeeding #breastfeedingjourney #breastfeedingtips #vsfblogpost

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a baby laying on top of a blanket with the caption, is it dangerous when baby has the umbilical cord around its neck?

Do you worry about your baby having the umbilical cord around his or her neck while still inside you or during birth? Here we answer all your questions about this common occurrence.... #pregnancy #labor #delivery #baby #pregnancycomplications

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a baby in a bathtub with the words, when should you give newborn first bath?

As an adult, you are used to bathing often to maintain proper hygiene. When you bring your baby home, you may wonder: "When should I give my newborn a bath?" The recommended amount of bathing for babies is much less than you may realize. Newborns have delicate skin and healing umbilical cords that require special

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1️⃣. Studies have shown that waiting to clamp the cord for 30 to 60 seconds allows beneficial blood cells to get through the cord to the baby. That extra boost of iron helps babies transition to this new hemoglobin in the first weeks of life.

It basically means that doctors 🧑‍⚕️ don’t immediately cut the umbilical cord. They allow extra time ⏱️ for the blood🩸in the cord and placenta to flow to the baby. Doctors wait at least 3️⃣0️⃣ to 6️⃣0️⃣ seconds, sometimes up to 5️⃣ minutes, to clamp and cut the umbilical cord. For many years, doctors would clamp and cut the umbilical cord right after the birth of a baby 👶. So what are the benefits of delayed cord clamping?

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