umbilical stump
Newborn's belly scab
The umbilical stump is the short section of umbilical cord that remains attached to a newborn's navel after the cord is cut at birth.
It dries out and falls off within one to three weeks, leaving the belly button.
Parents are typically advised to keep the stump clean and dry until it separates naturally.
- cordFlexible twisted strand
- newbornInfant just delivered
- newborn careTending to infants
- clampDevice for holding tight
- healingRestoration of health
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