Document Type : Original Article
ABackground: Infection in the umbilical cord stump can be prevented by the application of colostrum which considers one of the topical agents for umbilical cord care in which some mothers apply colostrum to promote healing of the cord stump. Aim: To compare the effect of colostrum application versus dry method on cord falling and healing. Subjects and Methods: Design: A quasi-experimental research design was used. Setting: The study was applied in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit at Sohag University Hospitals. Sample: A Purposive sample of 120 newborns and their mothers were selected post-admission to the previously mentioned setting and assigned to two equal groups. The first group is named the colostrum group and the second group is named the dry method group. Tools for data collection:(I) A structured interview questionnaire and (II) newborn follow-up sheet. Results: The umbilical cord was …