Baby girl has secretions in private parts

Prospective parents should not ignore the issue of baby private parts care. Many young parents may think that their baby is still young and they don’t need to pay too much attention to the care of the private parts. But private care of the baby is very important, it determines the baby's health throughout his life. If parents do not take good care of their baby's private parts, it can easily cause the baby to become sick. The following is a detailed introduction to this knowledge.

The private parts of a newborn baby are also very delicate. When a baby girl is just born, there may be white secretions or red menstrual discharge in her vagina. This is a normal phenomenon and will disappear on its own after two or three days. When mothers clean their baby's genitals, they should not add anything else, just use warm water.

1. When cleaning a girl's genitals, pay attention to the order and clean from top to bottom and from front to back. Just use a soft towel to gently clean the outer vaginal opening. Never wash the inside, as this may damage the delicate skin of the vagina. After washing, wipe dry the water in time to keep the vagina clean and fresh at all times.

2. Use a wet towel to slowly wipe away the dirt around the labia minora. Wipe clean even after urinating. You can fold the towel into a long thin strip and then slide it in the groove of the labia minora to wipe it. You can also use a cotton swab bought in the supermarket, dip it in water and wipe it gently.

3. Dirt is also easily stuck in the gap between the thighs. The mother can use one hand to open the gap, and then gently wipe it with the other hand. Wait until the baby's bottom is completely dry before putting on a diaper.

Newborn girls have milky white discharge from their vaginal opening, just like the leucorrhea of ​​adult women. Generally no treatment is required, just wipe away the secretions. This leucorrhea will disappear on its own after a few days. If the discharge does not go away for a long time, or if the nature of the discharge changes, you should see a doctor immediately to rule out the possibility of vaginitis.

About a week after a baby girl is born, a small amount of bloody mucus may flow out of her vagina, which may last for two weeks. This is false menstruation in the newborn, a normal physiological phenomenon that does not require any treatment. When bathing a baby girl with false menstruation, do not use a tub bath. Instead, take a shower or use running water to clean the vulva. If there is a lot of bloody secretions, you should see a doctor immediately to rule out the possibility of coagulation dysfunction or bleeding diseases.

Some mothers have the habit of applying talcum powder to their baby's genitals. The talcum powder may be mixed with moisture and sweat that have not been wiped off, accumulate in the wrinkles of the skin, and form small particles, which may damage the baby's delicate skin after friction with the skin. Some of the daily secretions of baby girls are like a natural barrier, which can protect the delicate mucous membranes of baby girls. Therefore, excessive cleaning is harmful rather than helpful.