Discharge with blood in a newborn. Normal discharge that you shouldn't worry about

For new parents, hygiene of the child’s genital organs often becomes a certain difficulty when caring for a baby.
However, the granite of the science of child hygiene becomes pliable after mastering the theory and several practical sessions. With proper treatment of skin folds, many “non-childish” problems in children can be avoided.

Basic issues of child hygiene
How often should hygiene procedures be carried out? The baby should be washed every time after a bowel movement, as well as before bedtime (during evening swimming, the water temperature is 36.0 - 37.0 C) in order to remove residual urine and feces. After urination, the child's genitals can be wiped with a damp cloth, but some children with sensitive perineal skin (redness and itching occur from minimal irritation) require washing more often.

What is the best way to wash? It is advisable to carry out the procedure with ordinary warm running water (in this case, an adult must thoroughly wash their hands in advance). You can use baby soap or special baby bathing products.

Adult products are not suitable; they dry out the baby’s delicate skin and disrupt its normal microbial flora. For hygienic care of the genitals, you should also not use potassium permanganate and herbs, so as not to cause dry skin and allergies.

Which is correct? The child should be placed on the arm of an adult, tummy down, bring the buttocks under the stream of water, with your free hand, move from front to back, from the pubis to the anus, wash the genitals (labia, penis, scrotum) and folds of skin. And only so! This is especially true for girls’ hygiene, otherwise intestinal microbes can enter the vagina and urinary tract.

Some experts advise boys to wash the penis without moving the foreskin, others recommend carefully exposing the head of the penis as much as the extensibility of the foreskin allows. Therefore, it is better to select a suitable treatment option for a boy’s genitals, taking into account his physiological characteristics.

Wash the head with water or treat it with baby oil, then return the foreskin to its place. If it does not allow you to open the head, there is no need to do this forcibly, otherwise pinching of the head in the foreskin may develop - paraphimosis, which will require urgent surgical correction.

What's next?
– After washing, you need to cover the child with a towel and carefully blot the moisture in the perineum.
– Any children’s cosmetics must be tested on an adult’s skin before use on a baby. To do this, you need to rub a small amount of the product on the skin of the elbow and observe the reaction. After 5-10 minutes, no redness or rash should appear in the area. In addition, pediatricians advise applying baby cream, talc, oil, etc. first to the mother’s palms and only then to the baby’s skin. If the baby’s skin is healthy (velvety, pink), there is no point in excessively using baby cosmetics, since the skin must “breathe”, and hygiene products can disrupt this process.
– Skin folds are lubricated with baby cream (for application under disposable diapers). It is better to wait until it is absorbed and then remove the excess. During this time, the child will receive a so-called air bath, which is very important for the prevention of diaper rash (before using a new diaper, the baby’s skin must be dry).
– Disposable diapers should be changed at least 8 times a day, after waking up, before feeding, after bowel movements (and washing), before going for a walk, before going to bed at night. It is recommended to wear each of them for no more than 3 hours. Proper use of modern, high-quality diapers that retain moisture well does not harm the child’s health.

Consequences of poor hygiene
Diaper dermatitis (diaper rash) is a pathological condition of a child’s skin, provoked by exposure to physical, chemical and microbial factors when using diapers or disposable diapers. There is a rash, redness, itching in the perineal area, peeling of the skin of the buttocks.

If irritating factors are not eliminated, pustules, erosions and secondary infections may occur. In mild cases, skink, salicyl, and panthenol creams will help; frequent changes of “breathable” diapers and air baths are also recommended.

Synechia (from the Greek synecheia - “continuity”, “connection”, “adhesions”) are congenital or acquired fusions between neighboring organs. They occur in both girls (the labia minora are fused) and boys (the foreskin and glans penis are fused). This can lead to difficulty urinating and infection.

In girls, the occurrence of synechiae is associated with low levels of estrogens (female sex hormones), as well as with the presence of inflammation of the vulva. The labia come into contact, and as the mucous membrane heals, conditions are created for their fusion. Special wound-healing creams recommended by the doctor will help, which are applied in a thin layer after washing the synechiae. At night, a cream containing estrogen is applied in the same layer.

In boys (if there is no inflammation), it is recommended to separate synechiae after 5 years and later, since there is a possibility of their “self-destruction.” In general, for synechiae that do not cause any discomfort to the baby, you are better off choosing a wait-and-see approach. The more often they are separated, the greater the likelihood of their recurrence, and this can have a negative psychological impact on the child.

We monitor the hygiene of the child’s genital organs
It is necessary to undress the child daily on the changing table and examine the genitals, perineal skin, inguinal and intergluteal folds. If alarming signs or doubts appear, you should contact a pediatrician, pediatric gynecologist or urologist.

Warning signs:

– painful urination (before, during and after urination, the child winces, grunts, cries), acute urinary retention;
– change in the color of urine (usually it is pale yellow, in older age the urine is straw-yellow);
– redness, itching of the inguinal and intergluteal folds, skin and mucous membranes of the genital organs;
– unpleasant odor, discharge from the genital tract;
– suspicion of abnormal structure of the child’s organs, the presence of tumor-like formations or protrusions in the groin areas, scrotum (hernia).

You need to go to a pediatric gynecologist or ask your gynecologist what to do

There is an opinion that “female” diseases can only occur in girls and women who are sexually active, so the appearance of discharge from the genitals of a little girl causes surprise and great concern among parents. What discharge from the genital tract is normal, and in what cases should the baby be shown to a pediatric gynecologist?

Vaginal discharge (Latin name fluor - “leucorrhoea”) is a phenomenon characteristic of women of different ages, including newborn girls. Discharge from the genital tract is the result of the functioning and self-cleaning of the organs of the woman’s reproductive system. The basis of vaginal secretion is made up of desquamated cells of the constantly renewed epithelium lining the internal genital organs and clear liquid that sweats through the vaginal epithelium from the underlying blood and lymphatic vessels; the secretions also include mucus formed by glands located in the body and cervix and the vestibule of the vagina, microorganisms , blood cells (leukocytes) and other components. The composition and amount of discharge normally depends on the general physical condition of the body, especially its nervous system, psychogenic factors and the hormonal status of the woman. Vaginal discharge is divided into physiological and pathological.

This is fine.

Physiological “clean” discharge from the genital tract is light, mucous in nature, and may contain thin stringy threads or crumbly impurities. The first physiological discharge from the genital tract can be observed in girls during the neonatal period. In some cases, approximately in the second week of the child’s life, quite abundant mucous discharge may appear from the genital slit, sometimes it can be bloody, somewhat reminiscent of menstruation. The discharge may be accompanied by swelling of the nipples of the mammary glands and the appearance from them, when pressed, of a cloudy, thick liquid - colostrum. This phenomenon is completely safe and is called sexual or hormonal neonatal crisis. In this way, the girl’s reproductive system reacts to the presence of high levels of maternal sex hormones that enter the child’s body, first through the placenta and then through breast milk. This condition does not require special treatment, you just need to more carefully monitor the baby’s hygiene. Normally, as the concentration of maternal hormones in the child’s blood decreases (usually by the end of the first month of life), discharge from the genital tract completely disappears.

Starting from the age of 3-4 weeks, a so-called “neutral” period or a period of hormonal “rest” begins in a girl’s sexual development. At this time, the concentration of sex hormones is minimal, the glands of the cervix and the vestibule of the vagina almost do not function, so physiological discharge is not typical for this period. The “neutral” period lasts approximately until the girl reaches the age of 7-8 years, when the next stage of her sexual development begins - the prepubertal period, at this time hormonal changes in the body begin and, under the influence of her own hormones, about a year before the start of her first menstruation, the girl begins to experience physiological discharge from the vagina. With the establishment of the menstrual cycle, this discharge intensifies and becomes cyclical.

Pathological discharge

Pathological leucorrhoea is usually profuse, mixed with pus, blood, and often with an unpleasant odor. In most cases, during the period of hormonal “rest” (between the ages of 1 month and 8 years), the discharge is pathological. The main cause of the appearance of pathological leucorrhoea in early childhood is inflammatory processes of the external genital organs and the vaginal mucosa - vulvitis and vulvovaginitis. This is due to some features of the physiology of the children's vagina and vulva. The mucous membrane lining the vagina in young girls is extremely tender and loose. Due to the structural features of the epithelium in the vagina, babies do not have the conditions for the existence of lactic acid fermentation bacteria, which normally creates an acidic environment in an adult woman, preventing the development of pathogenic fungi and bacteria. The girl’s vagina is colonized by conditionally pathogenic (conditionally pathogenic) microorganisms (usually Staphylococcus epidermidis), and the scanty mucous secretion of the vagina has an alkaline reaction. Due to these features, the vaginal mucosa in babies is easily vulnerable, sensitive to all kinds of irritations and susceptible to infection.

The following factors can cause the appearance of pathological discharge:

— decreased immunity. Any decrease in the child’s body’s defenses that occurs after any illness, it could be a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract or an exacerbation of a chronic disease, usually of the kidneys and bladder, leads to an imbalance between the vaginal microflora and the child’s body. Under these conditions, opportunistic microorganisms that are part of the vaginal microflora can become pathogenic, i.e. capable of causing disease. In addition, when the body's defenses are reduced, bacteria from the intestines and from the surface of the skin can easily penetrate into the vagina and cause inflammation. A decrease in local immunity can also lead to disruption of the vaginal microflora with the development of so-called bacterial vaginosis (vaginal dysbiosis). Predisposing factors for the development of vulvovaginitis and bacterial vaginosis are poor nutrition of a child with a lack of vitamins in the diet, hypothermia, stress, etc. “Childhood” infections not only reduce the body’s immune defense, but can also manifest as rashes on the skin and mucous membranes of the vulva and vagina , mucopurulent discharge from the vagina.

— lack of personal hygiene. Pathogenic microorganisms can enter the vagina through dirty hands, untidy clothing, improperly washing a child, sitting without panties on the floor or on other contaminated surfaces, and also when swimming in contaminated bodies of water.

— candidiasis (“thrush”). The causative agent of vulvovaginal candidiasis is yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida; they live on the skin and mucous membranes of humans and are considered conditionally pathogenic microorganisms. In cases of decreased immunity, development of intestinal and vaginal dysbiosis, for example, against the background of long-term or irrational antibiotic treatment, these microorganisms acquire aggressive properties and cause inflammation. An important factor in the development of fungal infection, according to experts, is improper hygienic care of the child: frequent washing in the bathroom or washing the genitals using shampoos, gels, foam, insufficient rinsing of the girl’s underwear after washing with synthetic detergents, excessive wrapping, leading to overheating and hyperhidrosis (sweating) in the external genital area.

— chlamydia, trichomonas, mycoplasma, herpes, etc. . sexually transmitted infections . A little girl can become infected with these “adult” infections already in the prenatal period or during childbirth, if the causative agents of this infection were present in the mother’s body during pregnancy. In this way, infection with yeast-like fungi (thrush) can occur. Some microorganisms (for example, trichomoniasis) can be transmitted to the baby after birth by contact (through hygiene products, shared towels, toilet seat). Mom always needs to remember this possibility of infection and get tested for these infections in a timely manner in order to carry out treatment if necessary. If a mother discovers a sexually transmitted infection, she must take her daughter to a pediatric gynecologist.

— allergic diseases. Sometimes the cause of vulvovaginitis and discharge from the genital tract lies in allergies. So-called atopic vulvitis and vulvovaginitis most often occur in children with allergic manifestations and exudative diathesis, but it happens that inflammation of the external genitalia is the only manifestation of the body’s general allergic reaction. Against the background of increased irritability, vulnerability and increased susceptibility of the skin and mucous membranes to infection, with an allergic mood of the body, a secondary infection easily attaches and a sluggish inflammatory process occurs, which either worsens or almost disappears. Such girls are often predisposed to viral and viral-bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, intestinal tract, and genitourinary organs. Usually the situation improves when contact with the allergen is stopped and the causes that contribute to the intensification of allergies are eliminated (hypoallergenic diet, treatment of intestinal dysbiosis).

— entry of a foreign body. The cause of the development of vulvovaginitis can be foreign bodies that get into the vagina: grains of sand, threads from clothes, pieces of cotton wool, toilet paper. There are cases when girls, out of curiosity, insert various objects into their vaginas, for example, a button, a mosaic, a hairpin, a pen cap... Often the child gets scared and hides this incident from his parents or simply forgets about it, and only the appearance of genital discharge paths leads worried parents and their baby to the doctor. Only a pediatric gynecologist can detect and remove a foreign body using special pediatric gynecological instruments.

— obesity and diabetes. The appearance of discharge from the genital tract can occur against the background of diseases associated with metabolic disorders and is a fairly common symptom in obese girls. Vulvovaginitis, especially caused by the growth of fungal flora, may be the first manifestation of diabetes mellitus.

— trauma to the external genitalia , which a girl can get during games or when she falls. In this case, against the background of swelling and cyanosis of the mucous membrane and skin around the external genitalia, bloody discharge may be present. In such a situation, the child must be taken to a medical facility as soon as possible for examination by a doctor, who will determine whether there are any tears in the labia, vaginal walls, or anus and, if necessary, treat the wound. Failure to provide medical care in a timely manner can lead to rapid infection of wound surfaces and the development of complications.

Symptoms of inflammation

So different…

The main manifestations of the inflammatory process are hyperemia (redness) and swelling of the external genitalia and the skin around them, a feeling of itching and burning that increases with urination and pathological discharge from the genital opening. Depending on the cause that caused the inflammatory process, the nature of the pathological discharge may be different:

- Bacterial vulvovaginitis is characterized by yellowish and yellowish-greenish discharge, accompanied by itching and redness.

- when the balance of microflora in the vagina is disturbed and bacterial vaginosis develops, milky or grayish creamy discharge appears, emitting the smell of rotten fish.

- if the inflammation is caused by a fungal infection, a cheesy white discharge accompanied by itching is noted.

- Trichomonas infection is characterized by copious mucopurulent discharge of a “foamy” nature with an unpleasant odor.

- with herpetic vulvovaginitis, scanty vaginal discharge may be accompanied by the appearance of blisters and ulcers on the external genitalia.

- light discharge accompanied by severe itching may indicate a helminthic infestation.

— infections of ureaplasma, chlamydia and mycoplasma nature are characterized by slight mucous discharge, often occurring against the background of exacerbation of diseases of the urinary tract and kidneys.

- with allergic vulvovaginitis, slight mucous-watery discharge is observed against the background of characteristic thinning and dryness of the mucous membrane.

- if there is a foreign body in the genital tract, abundant purulent discharge appears with an unpleasant putrefactive odor, often streaked with blood.

Whatever the nature of the discharge from the genital tract of a little girl, you should not engage in self-diagnosis and self-medication; only a doctor can determine the cause of the disease and prescribe the correct treatment. The mother should carefully monitor the condition of her girl’s genitals and, when the first symptoms of inflammation appear, immediately contact a pediatric gynecologist. It is important to understand that untimely diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory diseases of the genital organs in girls can have very serious consequences and cause further infertility.

Go to an appointment with a gynecologist!

Although an examination by a pediatric gynecologist is not included in the list of specialists required to visit, for preventive purposes it is advisable to show the girl to this specialist during the first month of life, then when the baby turns one year old, before entering kindergarten, school, and at 12 years old. The following symptoms and diseases should also be a reason to visit a pediatric gynecologist:

redness and swelling of the skin and mucous membranes of the external genitalia;
any discharge from the genital tract;
restless behavior of the child when urinating (due to a feeling of itching and burning),
the presence of urinary tract and kidney infections (detection of bacteria and an increased number of white blood cells in urine tests);
suspicion of abnormal structure of the child’s external genitalia;
the presence of acute or chronic pain in the abdomen or changes in its shape and size;
the presence of endocrine diseases (diseases of the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, diabetes mellitus), obesity;
presence of allergic diseases;
detection of inguinal hernias, especially bilateral ones;
the presence during pregnancy or currently in the mother of the child of fungal, chlamydial, ureaplasma, mycoplasma, trichomonas, herpetic, etc. infections.

Intimate hygiene for the little ones.

When caring for a young girl, compliance with the rules of personal hygiene is extremely important. To keep the baby healthy and avoid the occurrence of inflammatory diseases of the genital organs, every mother of a girl needs to monitor the cleanliness of her daughter’s genitals, know and follow the rules of hygiene procedures, taking into account the structural features of the female body:

- it is necessary to care for a girl’s external genitalia every morning and evening (babies up to one year old should be washed as they become dirty after each bowel movement and after each diaper change)

— the girl should be washed with warm running water from front to back, so that the bacteria inhabiting the intestines do not enter the vagina. During the procedure, mother’s hands should be washed clean with soap. It is necessary to rinse only the area of the external genitalia that is visible to the eye, while slightly spreading the labia and avoiding friction. You should not try to remove “impurities” deeper from the vagina with your fingers or anything else.

- It is not recommended to use soap to wash the child, since its alkaline components disrupt the natural balance of the vaginal microflora, which creates conditions for the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria. In addition, frequent use of soap leads to the destruction of the protective water-fat layer and dries out the mucous membrane. All kinds of fragrances and fragrances that may be included in soap or gel can cause an allergic reaction in the form of itching and redness of the vulvar mucosa. Therefore, for the purpose of intimate hygiene, soap should be used as rarely as possible and only wash the skin around the vagina. Due to the risk of developing allergic reactions, you should not wash your child with herbal infusions unless necessary. You should also not unnecessarily use a solution of potassium permanganate for washing, as it causes dryness of the skin and mucous membranes;

— to care for the baby’s genitals, it is not recommended to use sponges and washcloths, as they can injure the delicate baby skin, which is especially sensitive in this area. In addition, microbes multiply well on sponges and washcloths, so these hygiene products themselves can become a source of infection;

- after washing, the genital area is not wiped, but blotted with a towel; it must be clean, soft and necessarily individual (it is better if it is a clean diaper, which after one use will go in the wash). First, the area of the genital slit and labia is dried, then the skin around them, then the inguinal folds and, lastly, the area of the anus. After this, to protect the skin of the perineum from inflammation, you can apply cream under the diaper or use special protective creams;

- Children's underwear must be changed daily (and also during the day as it gets dirty). Panties for girls should not be tight and should be made of natural cotton fabric.

It is very important from a very early age to instill in the future woman the necessary skills to maintain intimate hygiene and to explain to the baby in accessible language their importance for women’s health.

When a child is just born, parents undoubtedly pay him a huge amount of attention. This especially applies to the mother, because she must not only quickly establish breastfeeding, but also spend as much time as possible with her baby.

At the same time, do not forget about the child’s hygiene. The list of these procedures should include daily air baths and examination of the child’s genitals, inguinal folds, and so on. Of course, you shouldn’t worry too much if you notice something wrong, because what is unacceptable for older children is normal for newborns. It is also worth noting that if you notice vaginal discharge in a girl, then there is no need to worry, because doctors call this a sexual crisis.

Sexual crisis in a newborn baby

A sexual crisis is nothing more than cleansing the body and adapting to new living conditions. Throughout pregnancy, the child received sex hormones from the mother. When he was born, the supply of these hormones stopped very abruptly. Therefore, during the first weeks of life, the girl’s body will be cleansed of excess estrogen. As a rule, a hormonal crisis lasts no more than two weeks, but there are still exceptions when it can last up to 8 weeks of a child’s life.

An interesting fact is that a sexual crisis can occur in both girls and boys. In some cases it does not appear at all. Of course, the signs of a crisis can be very different, but in most cases there is swelling of the mammary glands and even the release of fluid, which may resemble colostrum. Remember that under no circumstances should you squeeze out this liquid!

Other signs of a sexual crisis include a rash, swelling; in boys, swelling of the genital organs, and in girls, vaginal discharge, which can have a different color and consistency.

Different discharge in newborn girls

The discharge of a newborn girl can be very different: light, transparent, white, yellow or bloody. And of course, no one will be surprised if you start to worry when you notice similar discharge in your child. You may have a variety of assumptions about why this happens. It seems that the discharge was caused by an infection, the child is still very small. And everything is in order with daily hygiene. Then where did they come from?

But this was how nature intended it to be and this is how estrogens can leave the body of a newborn baby. If we talk about normal discharge in a newborn girl, then it can be of any color and shade. The discharge will be present for several days. If they do not cause any discomfort in the child, then of course you should not interfere with the natural process.

This discharge disappears on its own without any outside intervention. Even if there is blood in the discharge, it should not cause you any concern if it does not go on for more than two days. In this case, it is enough to imagine that your child’s mucous membrane, epithelium of the uterus, cervix and vagina in this case resembles the condition that may occur before menstruation. And since this is a completely normal and quite common occurrence, there is therefore nothing to be afraid of.

But if you are too concerned about the child’s condition, you have any suspicions, or the discharge is far from normal, then you should immediately consult a doctor. Also, do not delay the visit if the discharge does not stop after 2-3 days after its occurrence.

In the first days after birth, parents may notice discharge in newborn girls. Of course, this is often scary, since many mothers believe that this is not a normal phenomenon. This is wrong. Let's find out what is normal and when you should contact a specialist.

Bloody discharge in a newborn girl

Bloody discharge in a newborn can be of two types:

bloody grayish-white;
bloody yellowish.

Discharge of this kind appears in 5-8% of newborns in the first week of life and lasts 1-2 days. In this case, the same condition of the cervix, uterus and vaginal mucous membranes is observed as in the period before menstruation.

The cause of spotting that appears in newborn girls is the sudden cessation of the action of the maternal hormone estrogen in the baby’s body, which she received during pregnancy.

Does not require treatment and goes away on its own. The mother needs to wash the baby with warm boiled water to prevent accidental infection.

The most important thing is the baby’s health

What is a hormonal crisis?

Infants may experience leucorrhoea in the folds of the labia. They are usually whitish mucous membranes and stop by the end of the first or second month of life. This is a consequence of the action of maternal hormones, as well as their active release from the child’s body during the first weeks of life.

This phenomenon is called a hormonal crisis or sexual crisis. It is characteristic that it can manifest itself not only in girls, but also in boys. During this period, it is important for young parents to maintain hygiene of the baby’s genital organs.

Why does sticky mucous discharge appear from the vagina?

Discharge from the genital tract of a newborn girl in the first days of life can manifest itself in different ways, but usually it is white, yellow, light and transparent, bloody. Usually this phenomenon is extremely frightening for the mother and father. Adults who know nothing begin to make various assumptions, wondering why they arise. Some even think that this is menstruation, but children's age is an unnatural problem.

White (resembling leucorrhoea)

If you notice cheesy white accumulations in the folds of the labia on a girl, do not be alarmed. This is a natural reaction of the body. The vaginal walls react this way to the hormones prolactin and progesterone. Large amounts of these hormones are found in breast milk.
You shouldn’t try to remove plaque or do anything special to get rid of it. Normal hygiene measures are sufficient. Usually, by the end of the first month of life, the genital slit is cleared.

Yellowish from the genitals

Yellow discharge is a consequence of a uric acid crisis, which occurs when the body tries to get rid of excess salts. The phenomenon occurs in newborns regardless of gender.

Outwardly they are yellow, even orange. After some time they go away on their own and do not require special treatment.

Greens

Green discharge is classified as pathological and requires consultation with a doctor. They can be abundant, mixed with pus, blood, and accompanied by a strong unpleasant odor. Indicate an inflammatory process occurring in the mucous membranes of the vagina or pelvic organs.

The reason is the physiological characteristics of children's organs. The mucous membrane lining the vagina in infants has a loose structure and is extremely tender. Moreover, there is no necessary environment for the development of lactic acid fermentation, which prevents the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria. In this regard, favorable conditions for pathogenic microorganisms are created in the children's vagina.

Unhealthy discharge may appear due to decreased immunity, allergic diseases, and poor hygiene. Most often, yellowish-green discharge indicates bacterial vulvovaginitis (inflammation of the vaginal mucosa).

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The following symptoms appear:

redness and swelling of the vagina;
severe itching and burning, which can be suspected if the child begins to cry after urinating.

Gray color

If the microflora balance is disturbed, little girls may develop gray secretions with a creamy consistency. In principle, this is not a dangerous phenomenon if the color of the discharge does not change, it does not have an unpleasant odor and does not last more than three days.
If they are grayish and liquid, this is characteristic of desquamative vulvovaginitis, which occurs in 60-70% of very young children in the first 3 days after birth.

Light and transparent

Transparent foamy discharge indicates the presence of a trichomonas infection in the baby. And light watery ones appear when the mucous membrane becomes very thin and dry, indicating allergic vulvovaginitis.

What kind of discharge can a baby girl have?

If you notice discharge from your newborn daughter, pay attention to the baby’s age.

In the first days of life

The first days of life are characterized by:

bloody discharge in a newborn girl. They go away on their own within 2-3 days;
orange, yellow, pink. A uric acid crisis is typical for the early period of life and disappears by the end of the first week after birth, as soon as the mother establishes breastfeeding;
ordinary mucous membranes resembling leucorrhoea. These are remnants of the original lubricant, which will clear on its own over time.

Clean and dry

At 1 month

At 1 month of age, a girl's leucorrhoea, resembling a white sticky coating between the folds of the labia, is considered normal. This is a condition that does not require treatment and usually goes away on its own by 6-8 weeks of life.

2 month

By the second month, the discharge in infants should go away. If the white, cheesy buildup does not go away by week 8, your baby should be taken to the doctor.

3 month

Discharge found in a 3-month-old baby may indicate ongoing inflammatory processes and therefore require consultation with a pediatric gynecologist. It could be:

bacterial vulvovaginitis. Accompanied by redness and not abundant yellow discharge;
vulvovaginitis provoked by enterobiasis. Worms bring pathogenic microbes from the intestines into the vagina - enterococcus and E. coli;
foreign body in the vagina - toilet paper, threads, etc. As a result, the walls of the vagina are damaged and inflammation develops;
exudative diathesis. This chronic disease can provoke vulvar hyperemia and dry mucous membranes;
candidiasis - curdled white discharge may appear against the background of herpes, trichomoniasis;
Trichomonas. Infection is possible through household means or during childbirth. Accompanied by copious foamy discharge.

Restless babe

Is it necessary and how to clean and rinse?

Frightened mothers about the corresponding changes are wondering what to do with the child? The main rules for how to act when dealing with discharge:

Maintain hygiene. Wash your girl daily and after each urination with warm water. You can use chamomile decoction. After washing, you need to cover the child with a towel. Let your baby's skin breathe for a few minutes. If the weather is warm, you should spend as much time as possible without clothes or a diaper.
Keep out. Do not try to remove white plaque from the uterus, cervix and vagina on your own. Do not use soap or gel while washing. This can disrupt the very delicate mucous layer.
Prevent splicing. Hygiene for newborn girls involves carefully spreading the labia after almost every wash. This will prevent their possible fusion.

How to care for your baby's vagina

Proper intimate hygiene for an infant is an important point for the further development of organs and women's health. Caring for the baby should take place in the following sequence:

Wash your hands with soap to avoid infection in your baby's vagina during the procedure.
Wash your baby every time you change her diaper (about every 3-4 hours during the day). Hygiene procedures are required after waking up in the morning and before going to bed in the evening.
Do not wash the girl in the bath; the water should be running and the pressure should not be strong.
You need to wash the baby towards the anus. This is necessary to prevent feces from getting into the vagina and causing inflammation.
Carry out hygiene of the anus and vagina separately. After washing the anus, wash your hands with soap and then wash the girl. This will prevent E. coli from entering the genitals, which leads to inflammation of the genitourinary tract.
Use only plain water or water with chamomile infusion added. Use baby soap or gel to wash after bowel movements.
Do not use a washcloth so as not to injure the baby’s delicate mucous membranes.
Remove any remaining powder and cream from the labia with a cotton swab and sterilized oil in the morning and evening.

If in the first weeks of your baby's life you notice white or bloody discharge from the vagina, do not be alarmed, but keep an eye on it. This is a hormonal or sexual crisis that will pass in a few days.

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When should you contact a pediatric gynecologist?

Usually, discharge in girls that lasts up to 6-8 weeks is considered normal and does not cause any discomfort. If they last longer, this is a reason to contact a specialist to rule out possible problems.

Contact your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms:

the baby feels pain and stinging after urination, which is signaled by loud screaming and crying;
greenish purulent discharge;
The girl’s discharge has a strong, unpleasant odor;
lasts more than 3 days, is released profusely in the form of red and bloody spots, as during the menstrual period. The phenomenon of nosebleeds is observed;
the genitals appear to be inflamed (redness, swelling);
a newborn’s urine is of an unnatural color (normally it is very light and does not change color);
bloody urine;
there are signs of anatomical disorders of the organs.

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Main rules and prevention

Caring for newborns is not difficult if you follow all the rules of hygiene and do not forget about prevention:

Provide airing after swimming. This will protect the baby's skin and it will not be susceptible to diaper rash.
The water temperature should be comfortable: not too hot and not too cold.
Hold the girl correctly when washing. Place the baby, back down, on your arm so that it is comfortable for both you and the baby. Wash with your other hand.
In the first 2 weeks of the baby’s life, use boiled water, then you can switch to regular running water. Take care of water quality by installing purification and filtration systems.
Use a personal towel for intimate hygiene. Wipe your crotch first, then your butt. Movements should be delicate, blotting. Do not wipe the inside of the labia to prevent drying and disruption of normal microflora.

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Wet diapers (diapers). Urine should be transparent (During the first urination in a newborn’s life, yellow urine is usually released. A yellow tint of urine can also be observed with physiological jaundice.) and odorless at least 8 times a day (usually during the day, urination occurs every 30 minutes). This is evidence that the baby has enough fluid (If you do not give the baby water yet (“the baby does not need to be given additional fluids before introducing complementary foods), then he has enough fluid contained in milk or colostrum.). If you use disposable diapers, change them at least every 2 hours. After changing the diaper, perform “air baths,” that is, let the baby’s bottom “breathe” for 10 minutes (if the room temperature allows).
Dirty diapers (diapers). In the first few days (Usually until the mother’s colostrum is replaced by milk (3-5 days after birth).) the newborn will pass meconium from 1 to several times a day. The stool changes its color gradually: at first it is black or greenish-black, then greenish-brown, brown or brownish-yellow, and finally yellow. If, a week after your baby is born, your stool is any shade other than yellow, contact your pediatrician immediately.

Normal “baby” stool is yellow liquid (but not water), almost uniform (small white inclusions are allowed), “pea soup” with a sour milk smell.

Infant babies poop from 10 times a day to once every few days (usually poop occurs after almost every feeding).
A grown-up baby, who already eats quite a lot of solid food (complementary foods), empties his intestines once every 1-2 days. With good weight gain, this is the norm. Stool less than 2-3 times a day until 3 months of age in a breastfed child should raise suspicion (although the baby may not be bothered by a week-long absence of stool: breast milk is completely absorbed). There are periods after 3 months when stool occurs only once every few days, but in large quantities (i.e., at one time - the “norm” for all days of “delay”) (If the child behaves as usual during such periods, then there are reasons for There is no concern. However, it is always better to consult a pediatrician than to guess about the presence/absence of the disease.).

Don't worry if your newborn grunts and strains a lot while emptying the digestive tract at first. It’s just that his muscles are weak and he needs to work hard to poop (some babies grunt and strain at first even while urinating). If the stool is soft, then this is normal.

For a baby, his tummy is a “barometer” of his mood. The tummy doesn’t hurt - “life is good”: you can calmly relax and “talk” with your parents. And if it hurts... Do not rush to immediately do an enema or give laxatives.
Many mothers and their babies who faced such a problem were “rescued” by homeopathy. The homeopathic medicine cabinet contains such remedies as arnica, belladonna, bryonia, carbo vegetabilis, croton, nux vomica, chamomilla, etc. If something is suitable for your baby, consult a specialist.

If your baby is worried about his tummy, massage helps. To carry it out, you can take any vegetable oil (for example, almond or olive), it’s a good idea to add blue chamomile essential oil to this base oil (Perhaps lavender or mint oil will suit you.). The massage is carried out in a circular motion clockwise. If this “topic” is relevant for your baby, look for a specialist who will teach you how to do preventative tummy massage.
Sometimes it is really difficult for a child to go to the toilet “for the most part”, while he does not fart or does it with great difficulty. The baby may have spasm (compression) of the anus muscles. Help him. Turn to homeopathy. And hold the baby in weight as if you were putting him on a potty, first generously lubricate his anus with vegetable oil. If this does not help, lubricate your finger generously with vegetable oil and gently massage the anus lightly (only from the outside!).
If your baby's tummy is still bothering him, a gas outlet tube or a No. 1 rubber can, cut so that its appearance resembles a funnel, can help. Remember to generously lubricate the anus and the tube or can with oil to avoid damaging your baby's anus. Make no more than 5-6 small forward movements. It is better to do this procedure again after some time.
As a last resort, give an enema. The enema water should be warm, chamomile infusion, sea salt and vegetable oil should be added to it.
The very last remedy that only a doctor prescribes is a laxative.