When Does the Umbilical Cord Usually Fall Off?

The umbilical cord usually falls off between 1 and 3 weeks.

What is the Umblical Cord?

The umbilical cord is a tube-like structure that connects a fetus to the mother’s placenta, supplying oxygen and nutrient-rich blood and removing waste. The umbilicus, found in all humans, is the entry point for a very important anatomical structure once called the umbilical cord. The umbilical cord carries oxygenated blood and nutrients from the placenta to the fetus through the abdomen. It also carries deoxygenated blood and waste products from the fetus to the placenta. When the baby is born, the umbilical cord is cut close to the baby’s body and falls off on its own after it dries.