{"id":25308,"date":"2026-01-15T15:28:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T14:28:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/news-approfondimenti\/gestione-clinica-del-moncone-ombelicale-nel-neonato\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T08:55:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T07:55:42","slug":"clinical-management-of-the-umbilical-cord-stump-in-the-newborn","status":"publish","type":"news-approfondimenti","link":"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/en\/news-approfondimenti\/clinical-management-of-the-umbilical-cord-stump-in-the-newborn\/","title":{"rendered":"Clinical management of the umbilical cord stump in the newborn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>umbilical cord<\/strong> represents the main <strong>fetoplacental vascular connection<\/strong> during gestation, allowing the <strong>blood transfer of oxygen, nutrients, and metabolites<\/strong> between the maternal and fetal compartments through a system of <strong>three vessels: one umbilical vein and two umbilical arteries<\/strong>. The <strong>umbilical vein<\/strong>, of larger caliber, carries <strong>oxygen-rich blood and anabolic substrates<\/strong> from the placenta to the fetus, while the <strong>umbilical arteries<\/strong> transport <strong>oxygen-poor blood containing waste products<\/strong> back to the placenta for maternal elimination.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #E8EFF4; padding: 20px;\">\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><strong>Postnatal physiological changes of the cord<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><em>Once its functions have been fulfilled and birth has occurred, with the establishment of <strong>autonomous respiration<\/strong> and <strong>enteral nutrition<\/strong>, and in the absence of complications, the umbilical cord undergoes a <strong>mummification process<\/strong>, as it no longer serves any function.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"background-color: #e8eff4; color: white; padding: 5px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #006271;\">Umbilical cord clamping: recommendations and benefits<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Under standard hospital delivery conditions, <strong>delayed cord clamping<\/strong> is recommended, ideally not earlier than <strong>\u226560 seconds after birth<\/strong> for term and preterm newborns of <strong>\u226537 weeks\u2019 gestation<\/strong> who are not in emergency conditions. This practice is associated with <strong>improved transient fetal blood volume<\/strong> and <strong>optimization of neonatal iron stores<\/strong>, without a documented increase in significant clinical complications (combined <strong>WHO\/AAP\/AHA<\/strong> guidelines).<\/p>\n<p>Recommendations from the <strong>Italian Society of Neonatology (SIN)<\/strong> and international organizations (<strong>WHO<\/strong>) since 2011 promote <strong>delayed cord clamping (DCC)<\/strong> for healthy newborns, waiting at least <strong>1\u20133 minutes after birth<\/strong> (or until the cord stops pulsating), in order to <strong>transfer more fetal blood<\/strong>, <strong>improve iron reserves<\/strong>, and <strong>reduce the risk of anemia and the need for transfusions<\/strong>, while still allowing for initial <strong>resuscitation maneuvers<\/strong> if necessary, such as drying and stimulation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"background-color: #e8eff4; color: white; padding: 5px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #006271;\">Impact of delayed cord clamping on iron stores and neurological development<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Breast milk alone is not able to provide newborns with all the <strong>iron<\/strong> they require; therefore, they must rely on <strong>iron stored in their bodies<\/strong>. The additional blood resulting from <strong>delayed cord clamping<\/strong> provides newborns with an <strong>extra amount of iron<\/strong>, ensuring <strong>sufficient reserves for rapid growth<\/strong> and conferring several <strong>long-term benefits<\/strong>. More recent studies on cord clamping have shown that delaying clamping increases the amount of <strong>myelin<\/strong> in the brain, a white fatty substance that coats <strong>neural connections<\/strong>. Myelin insulates nerve connections and plays a key role in <strong>proper brain function<\/strong>, as adequate myelination leads to <strong>more efficient brain development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"background-color: #e8eff4; color: white; padding: 5px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #006271;\">Formation and characteristics of the umbilical stump<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>After clamping and <strong>surgical section of the umbilical cord<\/strong> using sterile instruments, an <strong>umbilical stump<\/strong> remains: a portion of <strong>fibrovascular tissue<\/strong> surrounded by <strong>Wharton\u2019s jelly<\/strong>, which undergoes a <strong>physiological process of drying and mummification<\/strong>, typically lasting <strong>7 to 14 days<\/strong>, with individual variability. During this period, <strong>progressive structural changes<\/strong> occur, culminating in the <strong>spontaneous detachment of the stump<\/strong> and formation of the <strong>umbilical scar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #E8EFF4; padding: 20px;\">\n<h5><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><strong><em>WHO guidelines for umbilical cord stump care<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><em>The <strong>World Health Organization (WHO)<\/strong> postnatal care guidelines (updated in <strong>2017<\/strong>) recommend an umbilical cord care strategy based on <strong>hygiene and dryness (\u201cdry cord care\u201d)<\/strong> in settings with high healthcare capacity, where unhygienic traditional practices are not prevalent. Routine application of <strong>4% topical chlorhexidine<\/strong> to the stump is indicated only in <strong>specific high-risk settings<\/strong> with elevated neonatal mortality related to <strong>umbilical sepsis<\/strong>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"background-color: #e8eff4; color: white; padding: 5px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #006271;\">Clinical management of the stump in the Italian and European context<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>In the Italian and European pediatric clinical context, umbilical stump care focuses on the <strong>prevention of skin inflammation<\/strong> and <strong>infection (omphalitis)<\/strong> through <strong>daily monitoring<\/strong>, maintenance of a <strong>clean and dry site<\/strong>, and observation for signs of <strong>redness, edema, or purulent discharge<\/strong>. Cleansing should be performed using <strong>saline solution<\/strong> or <strong>water and mild soap<\/strong>, gently dabbing to remove debris and physiological blood residues; <strong>thorough drying<\/strong> of the stump base and surrounding skin is essential to prevent <strong>epidermal maceration<\/strong>. If the diaper interferes with <strong>air exposure<\/strong>, its upper edge should be folded down to keep the umbilical area as <strong>well aerated<\/strong> as possible.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"background-color: #e8eff4; color: white; padding: 5px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #006271;\">Time to stump separation and hygiene recommendations<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Spontaneous detachment of the stump<\/strong> occurs in most newborns between <strong>7 and 14 days of life<\/strong>, but may extend up to <strong>21 days<\/strong> in some cases without pathological significance. During this period, it is recommended to avoid <strong>immersion in water (tub bathing)<\/strong> until complete spontaneous separation of the stump and <strong>full healing<\/strong> of the umbilical wound. Local washing with <strong>lukewarm water<\/strong> is acceptable, provided the area is <strong>dried immediately with sterile gauze<\/strong> (Figure 1).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25294\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25294\" style=\"width: 578px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25294\" src=\"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cura-del-moncone-ombelicale-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 1: Stages of the umbilical cord mummification process\" width=\"578\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cura-del-moncone-ombelicale-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cura-del-moncone-ombelicale-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cura-del-moncone-ombelicale-120x91.jpg 120w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cura-del-moncone-ombelicale.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25294\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 1: Stages of the umbilical cord mummification process<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Neonatal and pediatric guidelines emphasize the need to <strong>wash hands thoroughly before any manipulation of the stump<\/strong> in order to reduce the risk of <strong>bacterial colonization<\/strong> and possible <strong>omphalitis<\/strong>, which may present with <strong>marked redness, purulent discharge, fever, unpleasant odor, or local edema<\/strong>, and which requires <strong>prompt pediatric evaluation<\/strong>. The use of <strong>dry sterile gauze<\/strong> and, when necessary, <strong>allergenic-free protective dressings<\/strong>, is consistent with clinical recommendations to <strong>optimize healing and prevent contamination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In summary, an <strong>evidence-based approach<\/strong> to umbilical cord care in the healthy newborn combines principles of <strong>asepsis<\/strong>, <strong>gentle cleansing<\/strong>, <strong>maintenance of dryness<\/strong>, and <strong>daily clinical observation<\/strong>, with the aim of promoting <strong>spontaneous and complete separation of the stump<\/strong>, preventing <strong>local infections<\/strong>, and fostering <strong>optimal healing of the umbilical wound<\/strong> in accordance with international guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"background-color: #e8eff4; color: white; padding: 5px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #006271;\">Clinical management of the umbilical stump in the newborn<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The umbilical stump represents the <strong>residual portion of the fetoplacental connection<\/strong> and requires careful management during the period of spontaneous separation, which in term newborns occurs on average between <strong>7 and 14 days of life<\/strong>, with individual variability up to <strong>21 days<\/strong>. Umbilical stump care is based on principles of <strong>asepsis<\/strong>, <strong>prevention of skin maceration<\/strong>, and <strong>promotion of optimal healing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12343\" src=\"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3-moncone-ombelicale-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1377\" height=\"918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3-moncone-ombelicale-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3-moncone-ombelicale-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3-moncone-ombelicale-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3-moncone-ombelicale-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/3-moncone-ombelicale.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1377px) 100vw, 1377px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><strong><u>Cleansing and hygiene<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Daily cleansing should be performed using <strong>sterile saline solution<\/strong> or <strong>lukewarm water and mild soap<\/strong>, avoiding aggressive detergents or alcohol-based products that may alter the physiological pH and damage the neonatal stratum corneum. Cleansing should be limited to the <strong>base of the stump and surrounding skin<\/strong>, gently removing blood residues or saline; small amounts of blood or clear exudate do not require pharmacological intervention.<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><strong><u>Drying and air exposure<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>After cleansing, the stump and surrounding skin should be <strong>gently patted dry with sterile gauze<\/strong>, without rubbing, to avoid microtrauma and epidermal irritation. <strong>Maximizing air exposure<\/strong> is recommended: when possible, the infant\u2019s diaper should be folded below the stump to prevent direct contact with urine or feces, thereby reducing the risk of bacterial colonization and delaying the physiological process of drying and mummification.<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><strong><u>Dressing and protection<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>In clinical settings, a <strong>dry sterile gauze<\/strong> may be applied around the stump, secured with an umbilical band or protective mesh. The dressing should not create a <strong>warm and moist environment<\/strong>, which may slow stump separation and promote microbial proliferation. The use of <strong>antibiotic ointments or creams<\/strong> is indicated only in the presence of clinical signs of infection or according to pediatric prescription, in accordance with <strong>WHO and ISS guidelines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><strong><u>Clinical monitoring and surveillance<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Daily assessment of the stump should include observation for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Perilesional erythema<\/strong> (intense or progressive redness)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local edema or swelling<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Purulent or malodorous discharge<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Excessive bleeding<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The presence of one or more of these signs requires <strong>immediate pediatric evaluation<\/strong>, as they may indicate <strong>omphalitis or other infectious complications<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><strong><u>Bathing and neonatal body hygiene<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Complete immersion bathing should be avoided until stump separation; however, <strong>sponge bathing with lukewarm water<\/strong> is permitted, taking care not to saturate the stump. After washing, the area should be <strong>thoroughly dried with sterile gauze<\/strong>, keeping it dry.<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><strong><u>Management of accidental contamination<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>In the event of contamination with urine or feces, the following steps are required:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Gently wash the stump and surrounding skin with <strong>lukewarm water and mild soap<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Pat dry thoroughly with <strong>sterile gauze<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Apply a <strong>clean, dry gauze<\/strong>, ensuring air exposure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #E8EFF4; padding: 20px;\">\n<h5><em><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><strong>Evidence-based approach and guidelines<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><strong><em>WHO guidelines (2017)<\/em><\/strong><em>, the <strong>American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP, 2020)<\/strong>, and <strong>ISS\/SIMPeD recommendations<\/strong> endorse a <strong>\u201cdry cord care\u201d<\/strong> approach in healthy newborns, emphasizing:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><strong><em>Thorough hand washing<\/em><\/strong><em> before any contact with the stump.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><em>Avoidance of unnecessary dressings and chemical products in low-risk settings.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><strong><em>Daily clinical monitoring<\/em><\/strong><em> for early detection of infection.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><strong><em>Maximizing air exposure<\/em><\/strong><em> to accelerate stump separation.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><em>This approach <strong>minimizes the risk of omphalitis<\/strong>, promotes <strong>physiological spontaneous separation<\/strong>, and supports the formation of a <strong>healthy umbilical scar<\/strong>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The umbilical cord represents the main fetoplacental vascular connection during gestation, allowing the blood transfer of oxygen, nutrients, and metabolites between the maternal and fetal compartments through a system of three vessels: one umbilical vein and two umbilical arteries. 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