The umblical cord of the baby shows mummification changes. The time since bih is ____: (A) 2 days, (B) 3 days, (C) 4 days, (D) 7 days
Answer is B. Time since bih by umbilical cord changes Drying up of cut margin: 2 hr Drying up of cord: 1 day Inflammatory line at the base of stump: 2 days Obliteration and mummification changes: 3 days Detach (falls off ): 5-6 days Complete healing (scar): 10-12 days