23 What is the role of the umbilical cord in infants? The umbilical cord is the lifeline between the infant and the mother. It anchors the infant and carries all the required nutrients from the mother to the infant. It also removes the waste products generated in the infant's body back to maternal circulation. How soon does the stump fall off after birth? The umbilical stump usually dries up and falls off any time between five days and fifteen days after birth. If it persists beyond that, it indicates an infection in the stump. CARE OF THE Umbilical Stump
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