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Caring for Your Newborn's Umbilical Cord

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Step-by-Step:

3 steps in caring for a newborn's umbilical cord.

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Online Medical Reviewer: Donna Freeborn PhD CNM FNP

Online Medical Reviewer: Heather M Trevino BSN RNC

Online Medical Reviewer: Liora C Adler MD

Date Last Reviewed: 03/01/2022

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