Baby umbilical cord?

Question

my son is 2 weeks and 1 day old and he is bleeding from the top of his umbilical cord. it was there last night and then more fresh blood this morning. it's not just a little bit of spotting on his clothes there's actually a little pool of dried blood above it. should i be worried.

also in the last 24 hours he hasnt been popping but once or twice and he isnt wanting to feed off of me at all.

Answer 1

He is bleeding and won't eat.  Yeah that's a concern.

Answer 2

When it comes to a new born, the best thing to is call the doctor. I could give you a couple of possibilities why the cord area is bleeding,but the doctor would be the best to ask for both questions. Good luck.

Answer 3

If he is bleeding that much and not pooping atleast 2 times a day you need to take him to the doctor for a check up and make sure everything is in order. Normally when newborns don't want to feed there's a problem. Best wishes.

Answer 4

Call the pediatrician, we are not doctors. It would concern me enough to take him to the doctor!

Answer 5

You need to take him to the doctor for both the bleeding and the lack of appetite.  Please take him today.

All the best.