Seeing this title, many people may find it inexplicable! How is it possible for a child to have their period? But in real life, there are indeed situations where newborns who have just been born for a few days may experience menstruation. So, what is going on? What measures should parents take?
What should I do if my child's menstrual period comes
If your baby is a girl, you may notice mild swelling of the labia majora or a small amount of mucus or bloody discharge from the vagina in the first few days after birth. Please do not panic, as this is a normal "menstrual" phenomenon in newborns.
Before birth, there is a certain amount of estrogen from the mother in the body of newborns, which has a proliferative and congested effect on their endometrium. After birth, the source of hormones in babies is interrupted, and the estrogen level usually drops to a very low level within 3-5 days. The endometrium then falls off, manifested as some female babies having a small amount of bloody vaginal discharge or a lot of non purulent white viscous discharge within 5-7 days after birth, seemingly experiencing "menstruation".
Actually, this does not mean that the child is menstruating, and it is also a normal phenomenon that will last for 2-4 days. Therefore, don't worry too much, just pay attention to cleanliness.
What is the reason for the light red bloodstains on the lower body of a newborn male baby
Sometimes there may be a small piece of light red blood on a baby's diaper, don't worry, this is a normal newborn "red diaper phenomenon". Newborns have dark and slightly cloudy urine color 2-3 days after birth, and there will be reddish brown sediment after placement, which is caused by urate crystals. Increasing feeding frequency and dynamic observation for 2-3 days will disappear on its own. If the red bloodstain area is large or lasts for a long time, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly
In fact, as can be seen from the previous text, both male and female babies may experience bleeding a few days after birth, but this is a normal phenomenon. If it lasts for a long time, more than a week, parents should take it seriously and seek medical treatment in a timely manner!
