Effect of Topical Application of Breastmilk on Separation Time of Umbilical Cord among Newborn-A Literature Review

The researcher aims to evaluate the effect topical application of breastmilk on separation time of umbilical cord among newborns. It was observed that infection is a major cause of newborn mortality, and can be caused by bacteria entering the body through a newly-cut umbilical cord. Each year, approximately four million neonatal deaths occur globally and infections account for 36% of these deaths. According to WHO, antibacterial factors are present in human milk. WHO has included breast milk application to the cord as harmless practices.¹ So, it was concluded that there is association between topical application of breast milk on umbilical cord and separation time of umbilical cord.