At the time of, or several days after, the separation of the cord, bleeding may take place from the navel. In this event, which is fortunately uncommon, place the point of the finger over the part and steadily, but gently, press it until medical aid can be obtained.

When a bleeding growth appears at the navel, wind a piece of very narrow tape closely around it and leave the whole undisturbed. Under these circumstances the hemorrhage quickly stops and the growth soon sprouts over the upper edge of the tape and, strangulating itself, drops off.