Blood in diaper

Okay the nurse says its normal but .. seriously?? nickel sized blood spot in a 5 day old infants diaper is normal??? its bright red too

That is NOT normal. Take the baby to the ER.

I say NOT normal! I would take him to the ER! Or her!

Baby girls can bleed the first week or so after they are born. If it's a lot though I would have her checked.

http://www.webmd.com/parenting/your-newborn-girls-genitals-bleeding


Your Newborn Girl's Genitals and Bleeding



Your newborn girl's genitals have been exposed to many hormones in the uterus. Among other things, these hormones may have:

• Made the outside of the vagina ("labia majora" and the "clitoris") a little swollen and prominent.
• Caused a thick, milky discharge in the vagina.

Most dramatically, at 2 or 3 days of age, your daughter may have a little bit of bleeding from her vagina. This is perfectly normal and caused by the withdrawal of the hormones she was exposed to in the womb. It will be her first and last menstrual period for another decade or so.
Caring for Your Baby Girl's Genitals


Clean your daughter's genitals as you would any other part of her body. Spread the labia and gently wash out the creases; there is no need to go any deeper. Nature takes care of naturally cleaning the inside of the vagina. Use warm water only -- there's no need for soaps. Remember, this sensitive tissue is the same as that inside the mouth.
When to Worry About Your Newborn's Genitals


Contact your pediatric provider if you smell a foul odor from the discharge, which could indicate infection. And profuse bleeding or bleeding that doesn't fade away after a few days may also need medical attention.

Quoting Mommy Manders:“ http://www.webmd.com/parenting/your-newborn-girls-genitals-bleeding Your Newborn Girl's Genitals ... [snip!] ... indicate infection. And profuse bleeding or bleeding that doesn't fade away after a few days may also need medical attention.”

I have heard the same thing. I read it in a book I was given from WIC

Baby girls can have what's called a "mini period" after birth. Something to do with the mothers hormones in their blood stream. Same reason some babies get baby acne. If it's just happened once...I wouldn't freak out. It may take a day or two. But,if it's alot more than what you described then definitely get her checked out.

i heard that girls can bleed for about 3 days when born

ok.. ive never seen it before in any of the babies ive watched so i was like umm i dunno about that and no one said that was a possibility you would think docs would warn that it might occur

Nobody told me that either with my first daughter. I just happened to read it in a baby book. Glad I did or I'd have freaked to!

Quoting Baby Numero Uno:“ ok.. ive never seen it before in any of the babies ive watched so i was like umm i dunno about that and no one said that was a possibility you would think docs would warn that it might occur”

I would call the ER just to be safe.

Yea girls can have bleeding from mommy's hormones! I think for 6 weeks its normal or something!

My daughter had blood spots in her diaper for the first 2 weeks or so too. It is perfectly normal.

You're her mother-you know her better than anyone. Take her temperature and watch her behavior. If she's upset (more so than usual), restless, feverish, is crying like she's in pain, or if you feel something is "off" then you should make an appointment with you pediatrician or take her to the ER.