Midwife Sally, I can see some blood in my babies diaper. Is it a cause for alarm? Months Ago😘

Today I got another call from a mum who was so worried about same

My last baby also got same.. Some little vaginal discharge that looks bloody in the few days of life

This is why 😊

New born female babies in their first week of life may experience some slight form of vaginal bleeding

This is due to the withdrawal of the hormone estrogen they were exposed to in utero

It’s very light and usually occurs within the first 10 days of life

You do not need to do anything to the baby. As the hormones withdraw it will also stop.

It’s completely normal. It should not be heavy or prolonged.

It does not call for pouring hot water into the baby’s vagina. You can cause more harm.

Just Keep babies perineum clean. Change diaper when it is wet. Report if it is foul smelling.

After this the next time your baby girl will experience bleeding is menarche when she starts having her menses.

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