Understanding the Umbilical Cord and Care

A healing umbilical cord can look alarming to new parents: oozing, bleeding, even a leftover stump. Cindy Gellner, MD, explains the anatomy behind it, why the yellowish discharge (called Wharton's jelly) is normal, and how umbilical granulomas are treated. Gellner also covers the rare true emergencies, like heavy bleeding or infection, that need immediate care.