When a child is born for the first time, it is actually ugly. In addition to the wrinkled appearance, there is a layer of dirt on the skin. Many mothers want to clean up this white substance first, but the doctor does not support it. Why doesn't the doctor bathe the baby immediately? It turns out that when the fetus is in the mother's belly, it will be covered by a layer of "fetal sebum" called "fetal fat."
This layer of fetal fat has many functions, such as waterproofing, helping skin growth and anti-chorionitis. If washing is really necessary, the most important thing is to wipe off blood, feces and other dirt from the baby. Try to keep fetal fat to protect the baby!
The World Health Organization also recommends waiting at least 6-24 hours before cleaning. When a baby is born, the skin will be covered with a thin layer of milky white oil. Some mothers often wipe it off if they feel unclean.
In fact, this thin layer of oil is fetal sebum. When the fetus is in the womb, fetal sebum can protect their skin from the penetration of amniotic fluid. After the baby is born, this sebum film can not only protect the skin, but also lower the baby's body temperature. If the ambient temperature is low, it can also keep the body temperature constant.
