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The stump will drop off somewhere between five and ten days. It’s best just to leave it alone and be gentle when bathing/dressing your baby (it’s fine to get it wet, but pat it dry carefully). A bulging navel, however, might indicate an ‘umbilical hernia’, so if you notice this, call your GP or health visitor: these are usually harmless but can take up to a year to go away. If you notice that the stump is oozing pus or discharge, is very stinky or looks red, call the midwife or your GP the same day as it could be infected.