NOSEBLEED
A nosebleed can occur following a blow to the nose, or from picking it.
1. Pinch the soft part of the child’s nose and ask them to lean forward. Pinching the nose will help the blood to clot. Ask the child to breathe through their mouth and to spit out any blood in their mouth. Continue to pinch the soft part of their nose for ten minutes.
2. Seek medical advice if the bleeding continues for more than half an hour.
Please remember that amongst the *Mums World* team there are NO medical professionals. Information has been collated from reputable websites which will be listed at the end of the topic. If you are in doubt we recommend talking to your GP, midwife/health visitor or in more urgent circumstance contact NHS Direct.
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