Green discharge from a baby girl. The condition of the girl's genitals after birth. Genital care

Parents of a newborn are usually frightened by the appearance of reddish or yellowish discharge on the baby's diapers or diapers. Most often, this is a completely normal phenomenon that has a specific name and reasons. This is usually due to the fact that maternal hormones enter the girl's body during childbirth. Later they are eliminated through secretions.

Sexual crisis in newborns

Sexual (hormonal) crisis in newborns is a process of cleansing and adaptation of the child’s body to the external environment. During the first days (weeks), the newborn’s body is cleansed of excess estrogen (maternal hormones). This process can begin in the maternity hospital and last from 2 to 8 weeks. The hormonal crisis reaches its peak by the end of the first week.

This process can occur in both the body of a girl and a boy, or it may not occur at all. The main symptom of a sexual crisis is engorgement of the mammary glands, often accompanied by discharge like colostrum. You cannot take any measures about this yourself, especially squeezing out the liquid.

Also, a sexual crisis manifests itself in the form of:

• acne;
• swelling;
• swelling of the genital organs (in boys);
• vaginal discharge of various colors and consistency (in girls).

The last of these signs especially frightens young parents, since it manifests itself most clearly. The discharge can be: light, transparent, whitish, yellowish, bloody.

Bloody issues

Droplets of blood may appear in a newborn's diaper or diaper on the 3rd or 4th day after birth. Usually they are not abundant and last 2-3 days. During this period, the mucous membranes of the vagina, uterus and cervix are in a state characteristic of the premenstrual period.

This occurs as a result of the rejection of the mucous membranes of the uterus when the action of maternal hormones (estrogens) abruptly ceases after birth.

This physiological phenomenon does not require treatment. Frequent washing with warm boiled water is necessary to avoid accidental infection of the genitals.

White discharge

White discharge occurs as accumulations in the folds of the labia of the newborn. A young mother may confuse them with the remnants of vernix lubrication and try to get rid of the discharge. But there is no need to apply any additional measures other than normal care. This is a natural reaction of the body.

The reasons for this phenomenon are the same as the appearance of bloody discharge. The source is the vaginal walls. Stimulates the appearance of secretions of progesterone and prolactin, which are contained in breast milk. Usually, by the end of the first month of life, mucous discharge stops and the genital slit is cleared. Such discharge does not require treatment or special treatment.

Yellow discharge

They are a sign of a uric acid crisis. It occurs as a result of getting rid of excess salts. This phenomenon occurs in infants regardless of gender. More often yellow, sometimes orange, discharge appears. It goes away on its own and does not require special treatment.

What to do if you have discharge

During the period of sexual crisis it is necessary:

• diligently observe the rules of hygiene, especially sexual hygiene;
• wash the newborn with movements only from front to back, i.e., first wash the genitals, only then the anus;
• to wash, use warm boiled water (chamomile decoction);
• wash the baby more often than expected;
• do not try to remove the white plaque between the labia;
• do not make any effort when washing, so as not to damage the vulnerable mucous membrane of the newborn
• gently spread the labia to prevent their fusion;
• periodically allow the skin and genitals to “breathe”, freeing them from diapers and diapers.

When to see a doctor

You should carefully monitor the baby’s health, and if the first negative signs appear, consult a doctor to prevent the development of serious diseases. These signs include:

• continuation of discharge after 8 weeks;
• pain and stinging when urinating;
• purulent vaginal discharge;
• unpleasant odor of vaginal discharge;
• prolonged vaginal discharge (more than 3 days);
• copious discharge;
• inflammation of the genital organs;
• change in urine color;
• blood in the urine;
• anatomical disorders in the structure of the genital organs.

Proper care of a newborn prevents the development of pathological conditions, relieving the baby from discomfort and parents from unnecessary worry. If the girl is healthy, nothing can stop you from fully enjoying motherhood.

A small child requires maximum attention from adults. After all, he has found himself in a world completely alien to him and it will take a lot of time before he adapts to it. And now the baby is very vulnerable and requires special care with daily hygiene. The baby's nose is cleaned, its eyes are washed, and it is washed. Pediatric doctors advise examining the child daily, paying special attention to the groin and skin folds. This is especially true for girls.

Newborn girls experience vaginal discharge. And this, according to doctors, is not something to be afraid of. This is not a pathology, this is the norm for a newborn. Experts call this phenomenon a sexual crisis.

The sexual crisis frightens parents because the discharge in newborn girls is bloody, which in the eyes of parents, especially young ones, is an undoubted pathology. And they start to panic.

As pediatricians say, discharge in newborn girls is quite normal. Thus, the child’s body starts the cleansing process, adapting to life in an environment that is new to it. The thing is that before childbirth, the mother’s body accumulates estrogens - these hormones are necessary to activate the birth process. Accordingly, the child’s body receives them, and in abundance. But while the child is in the intrauterine state, this is the norm for him.

But after childbirth, communication with the mother ceases. Accordingly, the supply of these hormones to the child’s body stops. But they are still unnatural for him, so he begins to cleanse himself of them. It begins on the third or fourth day of life and lasts an average of 2 weeks. But sometimes the process takes up to 6-8 weeks.

Manifestation

In addition to vaginal discharge, the child’s mammary glands may swell and swell. There is no need to be afraid of this. How not to, and squeeze them out.

Children also develop acne. In boys, and they also receive these hormones from their mother, the genitals and mammary glands swell and swell.

But as mentioned above, there is nothing to be afraid of, even if the discharge continues for more than two days. They must go through on their own. Just, dear parents, understand that now your girl’s condition of the uterine mucosa and vagina is as close as possible to the condition of an adult woman during the premenstrual period.

What is required from a mother

Only one thing is required of her - to diligently observe the requirements of cleanliness, and in particular sexual cleanliness. Washing must be carried out in a certain order - from front to back. First, the genitals are washed. Then you should move to the anus. The water should be warm, boiled. Some recommend using a warm chamomile decoction for this.

You should not try to remove hydrocele - a white coating between the labia majora and minora. In general, parents should remember that the baby’s mucous membrane is in a vulnerable state, so they need to act very carefully.

In addition to washing, let the child's genitals breathe a little. Therefore, several times a day, let your child lie naked for a couple of minutes. Without any diapers or diapers.

Discharge in girls in infancy: when to see a doctor

The sexual crisis in girls in infancy lasts a maximum of 8 weeks, after which it stops on its own. But, in a situation where the discharge has not stopped during this period, and the following symptoms are observed during the first three days, it is necessary to consult a doctor:

1. The child demonstrates that urination is painful for him, he begins to cry either before it starts or during it, this can be understood during night urination, when with each urination the child whines or screams, by the intensity of the crying you can understand how painful it is for the baby;
2. The discharge has an unpleasant odor, elements of pus, or a greenish tint;
3. The discharge is copious;
4. The color of the urine has changed, there is bloody residue or greenish mucus in it;
5. Inflammation of the external genital organs, redness and rash are observed.

In this case, it is necessary to examine the child, as well as obtain advice on the choice of care products and hygiene methods, as well as medications, if necessary.

Any discharge in newborn girls quite often causes a lot of concern among mothers. As a rule, they are not a pathology and occur as a result of hormonal imbalance. But it should be taken into account that the child cannot complain, so parents need to carefully monitor his condition.

Types of discharge

In newborn girls, vaginal discharge is normal in most cases and does not pose any danger or harm to health. They can have different viscosity, color and composition. The following types are distinguished:

1. Bloody issues. They are observed mainly on days 3–7 after birth and are a consequence of a sexual or hormonal crisis. This is explained by the fact that before giving birth, a woman experiences an increase in the level of female sex hormones (prostaglandin and estrogen), which subsequently enter the fetus’s body. At this stage, the reproductive system of the mother and baby reacts equally to the surge in hormones, so the latter also experiences growth of the mucous membrane of the uterine walls (endometrium). After the child is born, there is a sharp decrease in the amount of estrogen due to the loss of communication with the mother’s body (the child’s ovaries are not yet able to produce it). This leads to the rejection of the upper layer of the endometrium, and, consequently, the appearance of liquid blood spots. During this period, no treatment is required and it is enough to carefully monitor the hygiene of the genital organs to prevent infection. The bleeding stops after a few days.
2. White discharge. Accumulate between the labia minora and labia majora. They are also formed as a result of a sexual crisis and are produced by the walls of the vagina in response to the action of the hormones prolactin and progesterone. In this case, you should not make excessive efforts to remove the secretory fluid, since there is a high risk of injury to the mucous membrane or infection. It is enough to regularly wash the child with warm boiled water.
3. Yellow discharge. Observed in newborns (regardless of gender) in the first days of life after birth. In medicine, this phenomenon is called uric acid infarction, and does not pose any danger to the child’s health. They are formed due to the content of urate salt in the urine. In rare cases, the secretory fluid turns a bright orange color and goes away on its own after breastfeeding begins.

It should be remembered that regardless of whether a newborn girl has discharge or not, careful hygiene of the genitals is necessary. It is recommended to wash the child after each diaper change (you can use boiled water or a weak chamomile decoction).

How to deal with discharge

If discharge is detected in a newborn girl, the following recommendations must be followed:

• carefully observe the rules of sexual hygiene;
• do not use when regularly washing the grass (this leads to dry skin and mucous membranes of the child);
• follow the correct washing technique - first of all, the genitals are washed, and then the anus;
• regularly spread the labia (this will avoid their fusion);
• allow the skin and genitals to breathe more often, freeing them from diapers;
• do not remove white plaque between the labia.
• use only boiled water for washing (in the absence of allergic reactions, a weak chamomile decoction can be used).

When should you see a doctor?

You should immediately contact a pediatric gynecologist if the discharge in girls does not stop for a long time (the sexual crisis can last no more than 6 - 8 weeks). The following symptoms may also be a reason to consult a doctor:

• pain and cutting at the time of urination (the child may writhe, arch, scream or cry);
• change in the color of a newborn’s urine (darkening or containing droplets of blood);
• inflammatory processes in the child’s genital organs;
• purulent odor or greenish tint of secretory fluid;
• suspicions of violations of the anatomical structure of the genital organs;
• the appearance of discharge in a girl aged more than two months;
• mucous discharge has become profuse;
• prolonged continuation of vaginal discharge (more than three days).

Only a doctor can select the necessary medications and prescribe competent therapy, since an individual approach is required, taking into account the child’s age and his general condition. It is imperative to identify the causative agent of vulvovaginitis and determine its sensitivity to antibiotics.