The umbilical cord is shed off by -
Ans. is 'b' i.e., 1-2 weeks o The umbilical cord stump usually dries and shrivels up and is shed off by 1-2 weeks.o The parents must look out for signs like redness, swelling and edema with pus discharge around the stump. These might indicate infection- Omphalitis
2-4 days
1-2 weeks
2-4 weeks
1-2 months
The Umbilicus