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Subject:
cord care
From:
Malo <[log in to unmask]>
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Date:
Sun, 14 Sep 1997 00:53:13 -0400
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 Salariya E, N Kowbus, "Variable umbilical cord care"
in
Midwifery, vol 4, no 2, June 1988, pp70-76

This study found that leaving the cord alone had the best results. Faster
drying, no increase in infection.

As a midwife I have found that cords do seem to fall off more quickly since
I have I have stopped using alcohol for cord care.

Janet Hoover Malo, LM
(and waiting for the IBCLC exam results)

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