DS is a 31 weeker (actual due date was yesterday) and has been home since 35 weeks doing well. Like many of your LOs, he often strains and grunts, resulting in a lot of intra-abdominal pressure. I think he is developing an umbilical hernia as a result of the pressure, and I'm wondering what the prognosis is on this condition. Do they self-correct, or is surgery necessary? We're seeing the pediatrician next week, but I was hoping to hear from other moms whose LOs have gone through this.
TIA!
Re: Umbilical Hernia?
i love andrew's belly button! so adorable!
DS had one as well. it has mostly gone away. they would have waited for quite awhile (2-3 years) before surgery.
my son developed one once he came home....and it is now pretty much back to normal after 7 weeks.
lol thanks!!
It makes me laugh when people ask if he has an "outie"...that's one huge outie!!!