What is the best way to care for a newborn’s umbilical cord, and how long will it stay attached? The umbilical cord stump is normally about one to two inches long, depending on where it was clamped ...

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? When a woman is ...

When a woman is pregnant, the umbilical cord supplies nutrients and oxygen to her developing baby. After birth, the umbilical cord is no longer required, and it is cut leaving a stump. There is no ...