The umbilical cord is shed off by –
Correct Answer: 1-2 weeks
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., 1-2 weeks o The umbilical cord stump usually dries and shrivels up and is shed off by 1-2 weeks.o The parents must look out for signs like redness, swelling and edema with pus discharge around the stump. These might indicate infection- Omphalitis
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