Your newborn's genitals and bleeding

Your newborn's genitals and bleeding

Your newborn's genitals and bleeding

Your newborn baby's genitals were exposed to many hormones in the womb. Among other things, these hormones can have:

  • Makes the outside of the vagina a little swollen and bulging
  • Causes thick milky discharge from the vagina

What's more, at 2 or 3 days old, your daughter may have vaginal bleeding. This is perfectly normal; this is caused by the withdrawal of hormones they were subjected to in the womb. This will be their first and last period for the next ten years.

Caring for your girl's genitals

Cleanse your daughter's genitals just like you would any other part of her body. Part your lips and gently rinse the lines; no need to go further. Nature takes care of the natural cleaning of the inside of the vagina. Use only warm water. Wipe back and forth to avoid stool contamination of the vaginal area. Remember that this sensitive tissue is the same as in the mouth.

When to worry about a newborn's genitals

Contact your pediatrician if you experience a foul-smelling discharge that may indicate an infection. And heavy bleeding, or bleeding that doesn't go away after a few days, may also require medical attention. 


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