the relationship between bacterial colonization and infection; 5) the effects of umbilical cord care on cord separation; and 6) clinical significance. Finally, the appropriateness of current cord ...

Doctors say still wrong beliefs and customs in protection and care of newborns exist in some remote areas of the country, ...

Infection of the area around the umbilical cord stump is the main concern. To help prevent infections: Keep the cord clean. Although we used to recommend washing with alcohol, studies showed it ...

Breech babies are at risk of injury and a prolapsed umbilical cord. Transverse lie is the most serious abnormal presentation, and it can lead to injury of the uterus (ruptured uterus) as well as ...

It is important to watch the umbilical cord stump for infection. Infections are often not very common, but can spread very quickly when they do occur. Some pointers to infection may include fever ...

hygienic umbilical care is believed to reduce umbilical colonization, infection, tetanus, and sepsis, but the role of antiseptic cord care in reducing infections is unclear. Although studies in ...

KABUL (Pajhwok): Doctors say still wrong beliefs and customs in protection and care of newborns exist in some remote areas of the country, including traditional or non-medical cutting of the ...