Care of the umbilical cord After birth, the umbilical cord of babies is a good place for colonization of various organisms... If the umbilical cord is not hygienic, the occurrence of infection in this part (**omphalitis**) can lead to blood infection and more serious and possibly life-limiting infections. It is a bacteria that occurs in newborn babies and is related to the navel or the umbilical cord area. This infection usually occurs in the first weeks after birth and is often caused by lack of proper hygiene or the presence of harmful bacteria in the surrounding environment. Pus discharge from the navel area and if not treated in time can lead to more serious complications such as extensive infections or sepsis. Symptoms of amphalitis can include fever, restlessness, loss of appetite, as well as redness and In more severe cases, this infection may spread very dangerously to the tissues around the navel and even to the tissues around the navel. Therefore, early diagnosis and proper treatment of this infection is very important. For amphalitis, the proper hygiene of infants, especially in the umbilical cord area, is very important. Above symptoms, some babies may have color changes or changes in color behavior or color change in some babies.. Note... The area around the umbilical cord may take on an abnormal color, including bruising or darkening, which is a sign of a more advanced infection... Also, the baby may become unusually sleepy or lethargic, which can be a sign of the spread of infection in the body... These changes indicate the progress of the infection... It is dangerous and requires immediate medical intervention... What are the symptoms of emphalitis?... Symptoms Amphalitis includes the following: - **Redness and swelling of the navel**: The area around the navel becomes red and swollen, which indicates inflammation.... - **Fever**: The child may show a low fever, it is the immune system.. **Decreased appetite**: The baby may eat less or refuse to breastfeed... - **Sensitivity to touch**: The navel area may be sensitive to touch and the baby may react to it... More serious complications... Call the number below to make an appointment... 021-88213218