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Prevent umbilical infection and properly care for your baby’s umbilicus
Prevent Umbilical Infection and Properly Care for Your Baby鈥檚 Umbilicus The umbilical cord is a lifeline between a mother and her baby during pregnancy. It provides the baby with oxygen, nutrients, and waste removal. After birth, the umbilical cord is