At the moment of birth the baby is covered in Vernix.
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The baby's skin
is covered with a whitish coating called Vernix caseosa.
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The Vernix caseosa that covers your babies' skin is thickening this week.
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Vernix is gradually absorbed by the skin,
but some may be seen on babies even after birth.
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Vernix acts as a natural coat of protection for your baby
and protects their sensitive skin for a couple of hours after birth.
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Your baby has been covered in amniotic fluid, blood and Vernix, so once the Vernix has been
wiped away by a nurse your baby will begin to shed the outer layer of their skin.