The effects of two bathing methods on the time of separation of umbilical cord in term babies in Turkey.

Background: Umbilical cord infection developing subsequent to bacterial colonization is one of the outstanding reasons of newborn mortality and morbidity in underdeveloped and developing countries.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of sponge and tub bathing methods on umbilical cord separation time in full term babies in Turkey.

Patients And Methods: This quasi-experimental and randomized controlled study was performed on 100 healthy term newborn babies and their mothers.