White flesh at the root of the umbilical cord may be caused by the umbilical cord not being detached, or the local mucous membrane not growing well. 1. The umbilical cord has not been detached: white flesh at the root of the umbilical cord may be caused by the umbilical cord not yet detached, which is normal. It is normal that the umbilical cord has not yet fallen off. Generally, it does not need to be treated and local hygiene can be maintained, and the umbilical cord will usually fall off by itself in about 30 days. 2. Local mucous membrane has not grown well: after the umbilical cord is detached, the local skin and mucous membrane have not grown well, and there will be white flesh at the root of the umbilical cord, you can use iodine swabs to wipe and disinfect. If there is white meat at the root of the umbilical cord, accompanied by local abnormal symptoms, such as pain, itching, etc., you need to consult a doctor in time to avoid aggravation of the symptoms.