Most women who do not pay attention to personal hygiene during pregnancy are easily troubled by some inflammatory diseases. Navel inflammation is one of them. Navel inflammation is an inflammation that occurs in the navel, which can cause redness and swelling of the skin around the navel, and something flowing out of the navel. Can iodine be used for pregnant women with navel inflammation?
During pregnancy, expectant mothers may develop umbilical cord inflammation due to lack of personal hygiene, resulting in redness, swelling, and pus discharge. However, there is no need to be too nervous when experiencing this symptom. For mild cases, alcohol or iodine should be used for external disinfection. Alcohol and iodine are topical medications and will not affect fetal development. But if internal medication is needed, it needs to be taken under the guidance of a doctor. The main hazards of navel inflammation are as follows:
1. Pregnant women may experience congestion, swelling, and pain in the umbilical fossa and annulus caused by omphalitis, which can also affect their sleep to some extent and easily lead to negative emotions such as anxiety and unease.
2. The navel is sunken, and if not cleaned regularly, it can easily lead to the occurrence of navel inflammation. When pregnant women suffer from navel inflammation, if not controlled early, the inflammation can penetrate the navel, leading to peritonitis and ultimately causing fetal infection.
3. If umbilical inflammation cannot be controlled early, as the inflammation deepens, it can lead to cellulitis. Pregnant expectant mothers generally have lower immunity than before, so they are prone to sepsis, which can endanger the lives of both the pregnant woman and the fetus.
