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Umbilical Hernia and Abdominal Muscles

jenmikwjenmikw member
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If your LO has an umbilical hernia do they have trouble with their abdominal muscles (i.e. tummy time and sitting)?    Owen still only has the skills of a 2/3 month old even with therapy three times a month and us doing the exercises twice a day.  No one seems overly concerned yet but it only makes sense that these two things might be related since there is a lack of abdominal muscle.

BPF May 12, 2013 :: EDD Janaury 22, 2013 :: MC Began On July 14, 2013 at 12W4D

 

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Re: Umbilical Hernia and Abdominal Muscles

  • haziedazehaziedaze member
    No, a normal umbilical hernia shouldn't affect his muscles. The muscles are intact. The defect is in the fascia which lies between the muscles. Henry has a hernia and is rolling and generally advanced in gross motor. He's a not advanced at all in fine motor (using his hands). I think all babies (even term babies) have their strengths and weaknesses- it sounds like you are doing everything you can and if his therapists, etc. aren't concerned, I wouldn't worry too much!
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  • GeauxTigers82GeauxTigers82 member

    It didn't seem to affect my daughter.

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