To Study the Time of Separation of Umbilical Cord
Journal Title: The Indian Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine - Year 2019, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Context: Umbilical cord is the lifeline of foetus. The usual time of separation of umbilical cord is 7 to 10 days. Some studies have shown that factors like sex, birth weight and mode of delivery affect the time of separation of umbilical cord. Aims and objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate the time of separation of umbilical cord in the neonates and its relationship with various factors like sex, birth weight, gestational age and mode of delivery. Methodology: Prospective study done at postnatal ward of KIMS, Hubli during May and June, 2018. Results: A total number of 174 babies were enrolled in the study. Cord separation in order of frequency; 78 babies (44.8%) was between 4 to 6 days; for 59 babies (33.9%) between 7 to 10 days; for 21 babies (12.1%) after 10 days; for16 babies (9.2%) between 0 to 3 days. The earliest day of cord separation was 2 days on which 6 babies (3.4%) had cord fall and two babies (1.1%) had cord separation as late as 18 days. The meantime of separation of umbilical cord was 7.02 days. There was no statistical significance for cord separation between neonates of different mode of delivery, sex, gestational age and birth weight. Conclusion: The meantime of separation of umbilical cord was 7.02 days. No relation could be established between time of cord separation and mode of delivery, sex, gestational age and birth weight.
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Illau Shivanand
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