A postpartum patient calls the clinic to report that her 3-day-old baby girl has a spot of blood on her diaper. The nurse explains to the mother that this is due to:

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The withdrawal of maternal hormones can cause a slight vaginal discharge and spotting in female newborns, which can appear as blood on a diaper. This is a normal phenomenon and not a cause for concern.

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