Umbilical Cord Care: A Pilot Study Comparing Topical Human Milk, Povidone‐Iodine, and Dry Care

The cultural practice of applying human milk to the umbilical cord stump appears to have no adverse effects and is associated with shorter cord separation times than are seen with the use of antiseptics. JOGNN, 35, 123‐128; 2006. DOI: 10.1111/J.1552‐6909.2006.00012.x