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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