P51.0: Massive umbilical haemorrhage of newborn

During pregnancy the umbilical cord connects the child's blood circulation to the mother's. The child receives nutrients and oxygen via the blood vessels in the umbilical cord. After the birth, the umbilical cord is clamped and cut. Part of the umbilical cord remains in the child, usually drying out and dropping off after a while. The navel is left behind in the place where the umbilical cord used to be.

There are different reasons for heavy bleeding from the child’s navel. Heavy bleeding can occur, for example, if there is a disorder in the child's blood clotting system. If there is a disorder in the blood clotting system, the bleed may be longer or heavier than usual.

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