The umbilical cord is a life-sustaining tube that connects your baby to your placenta. Some issues can develop with the cord during pregnancy. After birth, it’s easy to care for your baby’s cord stump ...

I am expecting my first baby in two weeks’ time. I have received varying pieces advice on how I should take care of the umbilical cord. Should I clean it using spirit, water or soap? Jane When a woman ...

What is your baby's umbilical cord? The umbilical cord starts to form at about 4 weeks of pregnancy. It's your baby's lifeline to the placenta, the pancake-shaped organ attached to your uterus. The ...

Your baby's umbilical cord goes through some big changes after birth. After it's cut, the remaining stump usually dries out, shrivels, and falls off within about two weeks. Sometimes, though, a small ...

When you give birth, the baby is delivered first. The umbilical cord then comes out after your baby. In rare cases, the umbilical cord prolapses, which means it falls out from its normal position. The ...

Your baby’s umbilical cord stump will usually stay attached for five to 15 days – let it fall off naturally. (Envato Elements pic) As you eagerly await the arrival of your baby, know that parenthood ...