umbilical hernia

mannylynn88 · April 2016

So the last time we were at the doctors for she check, her pediatrician told me that he think she may have a hernia but he wouldn't said much more than that, even after I asked questions. So of course I am nervous about it and wondering if anyone else has the same thing

meg_2006 · April 2016

DS had/has one. I just thought he had an outie, but turns out it's a hernia. It's usually not painful for them and doesn't affect their functioning in any way it's mostly just cosmetic. They can perform minor surgery to repair it, but usually wait because sometimes it will fix itself in a year or two when they build their abdominal strength. DS's never did that, but the doctor has never recently mentioned having surgery to repair it and honestly I forget to ask whenever we go!

parenthood4 · April 2016

My baby has one too. The dr said it usually resolves itself within the first year, and that they would do surgery if it hadn't corrected itself by age five or something, so they definitely have time!

She also said to watch it to make sure it stays soft and that you can push on it easily. If it turns black or is hard to the touch, get in touch with your doctor because it could mean some of the intestines got in there. She said it wasn't common though and everything should be fine.

mannylynn88 · April 2016

Thanks! I will keep an eye out for that

Sweet_D · April 2016

Mine has one too. I swear it's getting big but doctor doesn't seem phased by it

mannylynn88 · April 2016

My doctor didn't seem phased either. When we go back for her one month check up, we are seeing a different doctor so I am going to ask about it to her.