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Main care the couple should have with the baby

Main care the couple should have with the baby

Nowadays parents can easily find information on the health and care of a newborn baby. The courses for pregnant women, the consultation with the pediatrician from the 32nd week of gestation (indicated by the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics) and even the largest competitor of all medical practices (Dr. Google), have already reduced anxiety a little and the doubts of parents when they get home. But even so, breastfeeding, child navel care, baby sleep are the main issues that can often take the parents sleep. Therefore, in this article I intend to remove those doubts that are quite frequent in my office.

The newborn is totally dependent on adults. Thus, after all this waiting phase, parents become the center of this baby's universe. And for this "beginning of relationship" to be good for all, it is important that parents are prepared and willing to make some changes in the routine of their lives.

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, social life will undergo transformations, and with these transformations, comes some losses. But that at the end of the day will make up for the return you get: your baby's smile and well-being.

It is important that your pediatrician has already been chosen because he will be one of the great allies to keep the baby healthy. In the end, the pediatrician ends up acting as a doctor for the whole family. Certainly, many people have opinions and tips to give, according to their personal experiences, always trying to help. But it is important to consult the opinion of the professional who is updated and prepares to help the parents and the baby in this special moment.

Exclusive breastfeeding, baby bath, navel care, clothes are some of the many

Breastfeeding

In order for the baby to have a healthy development, with fewer risks of food allergy, anemia and childhood obesity, the most suitable food for the baby is the exclusive breast milk until the sixth month of life. No water, no teas, no juice, no fruit, no more.

From the sixth month onwards, according to the guidelines obtained in routine consultations with the pediatrician, juices and fruits will be introduced, then food salty snacks at lunch and dinner and the necessary supplements for the baby's health until at one year old he starts eating the food from the house as long as the "house is eaten right."

have a healthy development, with less risk of food allergy, anemia and childhood obesity, the most suitable food for the baby is the exclusive breast milk

Umbilical cord

The umbilical cord attaches the baby to the mother during pregnancy. It is through the cord that Mom feeds and oxygenates her baby. As soon as birth occurs, when it stops pulsing, the cord is pinched and cut by the obstetrician. Next, a plastic clamp is placed by the pediatrician. A small part of about three centimeters, called the umbilical stump, remains in the baby. This is the baby's first step in breathing and feeding on its own.

Initially the stump looks soft and gelatinous, becoming gradually dark and dry. The fall of the stump occurs between the seventh and fifteenth day of life. Some newborns have a thick, gelatinous navel which may delay their fall in up to 25 days, without this being a problem. This "clamp" is removed before discharge.

At home, some care is needed with the umbilical stump. Up to 10 days after falling umbilical stump he may have a small bleeding or have a little secretion. Thus, cleaning the stump should be performed after each diaper change and after bathing to avoid infection, up to 10 days after its fall. Wash the navel in the bath, usually with soap and water. Then dry it thoroughly. It is possible to help the healing process by keeping the navel area clean and dry.

This cleansing is not painful, but some babies may not like it and complain because of skin contact with cold liquid (alcohol). Wash your hands before you start cleaning the stump. Remove the baby's diaper and moisten both ends of the flexible stem with 70% alcohol. Pass the flexible rod between the stump and the skin in circular motions. Use the required amount of flexible rod until it is completely clean.

After cleaning the base, also pass the flexible stem with alcohol into the rest of the umbilical stump. The use of band, gauze, occlusive dressings or any other product in the stump is not recommended. This may make it difficult to aerate and heal.

In the presence of redness in the skin near the stump, discharge or stench, contact your pediatrician. This may represent an onset of inflammation and, the sooner it is contained, the better the evolution. So, do not use mercury or merthiolate or any antiseptic with color as this may mask the visualization of the onset of inflammation.

Navel

After the stump falls, the navel may swell and continue to leak a little, looking like a wound . This picture is known as umbilical granuloma and disappears quickly with proper treatment without causing any discomfort. If the picture persists, contact your pediatrician.

One of the pictures that scares Mom and her family is when the navel "jumps". This picture is known as umbilical hernia. Every time the baby strengthens? during a crying, for example - this hernia may increase. The umbilical hernia does not hurt and it hardly causes problems. Regardless of the measure taken, it disappears gradually, alone, usually before the child reaches the age of five. In some cases, the intervention of the pediatric surgeon is necessary to correct this condition. But the question is, in the vast majority of cases, essentially aesthetic. The pediatrician accompanying your child will indicate the appropriate timing for this evaluation.

In the next article, I will show how the parent's routine changes with the arrival of the baby. See you later.


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