Have you ever noticed what white spots are on the body of a newborn?
How familiar are we with the word "vernix"!!?
The white dirt-like substance that is seen on the body of almost all babies after birth is called "vernix". The substance called "vernix" is seen on the body of almost all babies. Some babies are born with so much vernix on their bodies, while some babies are completely clean.
Many are not aware of this vernix, when the baby is wiped and given to the parents, if there is vernix on the body, they think that the baby has not been cleaned clearly or sit down to wipe it themselves. There is a deep mystery hidden behind everything in creation, none of us have the ability to understand its infinite knowledge! A newborn baby has a type of oily substance called vernix in its body, which protects the baby's skin from fluids while it is in the mother's womb. It helps the baby to prevent diseases like antibodies.
When cleaning or wiping the baby immediately after birth, care should be taken to ensure that the vernix is not removed. According to the (WHO), the vernix should remain on the baby's body for at least 6 hours and preferably 24 hours.
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