When changing a baby's diaper, suddenly looks there are white spots? This of course will make you worry. But, jwishful thinking panic yes, Bun! Come onFind out about the causes and how to treat vaginal discharge in babies.
Vaginal discharge in baby girls is a normal thing. This discharge is caused by high levels of maternal hormones during pregnancy. Pregnancy hormones from the mother can cross the placenta and enter the baby's body, thereby triggering a white discharge or what is commonly called vaginal discharge.
Vaginal discharge from the baby can be clear like egg white or there is a little blood. Sometimes this normal vaginal discharge is also accompanied by vaginal swelling in babies.
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Basically, vaginal discharge in babies will usually disappear by itself after he is 10 days old and does not require special treatment. If you see white discharge in your little one's vagina, you just need to wipe it using a wet tissue that is free of perfume and alcohol. Make sure you wipe it from the front of the vagina to the anus.
In addition, Mother needs to keep the genital area of the Little One clean. To care for the cleanliness of the baby's vagina, there are several ways that can be done, namely:
- If the baby defecates before bathing, clean the feces first. If stool gets on the vaginal lips, clean the area gently, using a cotton swab, a soft cloth moistened with water, or a wet tissue that is free of perfume and alcohol.
- Gently wipe a cotton swab, soft cloth, or wet tissue from the vagina to the anus, along the folds of the baby's vital organs. Don't forget to also clean all sides around the vaginal lips, okay?
- Rinse the baby's vagina with warm water slowly, along the folds of the vital organs. This is useful for preventing the entry of infection-causing bacteria into the vagina.
- After the baby's vagina is cleaned, pat it dry with a clean towel or cloth.
Mothers should not use soap or antibacterial cleaning products at all to clean the baby's vagina, because they can cause irritation to the vagina. In addition, mothers need to be very careful when cleaning the vagina, so as not to cause injuries.
Vaginal discharge in babies is normal and there is nothing to worry about. However, the mother should immediately check with the child's doctor if the vaginal discharge he experiences lasts more than two weeks, is accompanied by fever or a foul odor from the vagina, as this could indicate an infection.
