In the newborn, it is normal for the navel to bleed a little the first days and also when the rest of the pinched cord falls. We will find out because there are some drops that stain the gauze, but do not soak it. If the cord has already fallen, what we will observe are small dry, coagulated blood remains, when cleaning the navel, in the internal folds.
Profuse bleeding, if the gauze is soaked before the rest of the cord falls or the belly button bleeds heavily, indicates coagulation disorder, so you should consult a pediatrician.
If the cord bleeds slightly it is nothing more than a small irritation of the navel structures by rubbing the diaper. There are special diapers for newborns that are either low to avoid rubbing the cord, or are wide enough to cover it completely.
Normally, slight bleeding from the belly button disappears on its own, but it is important to check that it is not the beginning of an infection of the belly button, the omphalitis of which we have recently spoken. Other signs would alert us to this: redness of the surrounding skin, suppuration and bad smell. Then you have to go immediately to the specialist for treatment.
But we shouldn't worry if navel bleeding is mild and there are no other symptoms.
