umbilical hernia

Cassandra - posted on 05/13/2009

Hi, my son Ethan - 4 mths, had an umbilical hernia too. It was really noticeable up until a month ago, when it just went in by itself. My Dr told me that if it is soft and you can press it in easily, without it hurting bubs, then it is fine. If it gets really hard and hurting bubs then get it checked out right away, as it may need surgery. Hope this helps.

Denise - posted on 05/13/2009

my baby has it, he was born 1/8/09 and its starting to go away now

Kelly - posted on 04/16/2009

My daughter is 3 months old and she has an umbilical hernia and it sticks out a lot. We went to the doctor a few times to check on it and they said it should heal between 12-18 months. It doesn't seem to hurt her which is good, but it doesn't look the best. My doctor also said not to put anything on it and just let it heal on its own. Hopefully it does because we don't want her to have to go through surgery.

Carley - posted on 04/15/2009

My daughter had a really bad umbilical hernia. It stuck out so much and came out even more if she would cry etc. We went to our doctor who told us under no circumstances to get it operated on because it usally fixes itself by the time they are 2. She has just turned 2 and it has gone in alot. She still has an "outtie" but it is nothing like it use to be.

Nicole - posted on 04/14/2009

I agree with u Chrissy....I had lots of that. My daughter at 3 was very emberassed about her belly. She would tell people to quit talking about her hernia.

Chrissy - posted on 04/14/2009

My daughter has a hernia, my dr doesnt seem concerned and said we should wait till she's a year and see how its doing.  The only thing I don't like is people asking me whats wrong with her and what needs to be done.

Chrissy - posted on 04/14/2009

My daughter has a hernia, my dr doesnt seem concerned and said we should wait till she's a year and see how its doing.  The only thing I don't like is people asking me whats wrong with her and what needs to be done.

Nicole - posted on 04/12/2009

I guess I should have added....MY daughter had troubles with hers...she had alot of pain with it cause her bowel would come out the hole and get stuck and cause her pain. Just to be aware of that. Most are not a problem but some are.

Nicole - posted on 04/12/2009

I just got the sugery done on my daughter a year ago.... She was 3 almost 4 when she had it done. As for sugeries and when depends on the dr. I went to a dr when my daughter was 1 and the hernia had not gone away and they told me they will not do anything till she is 5.... Then we moved and I got a new dr. The specialist for my new dr was very upset she had not gotten it repaired yet. SO my daughter was almost 4 when she got her's repaired and she woke up after surgery and was bouncing ready to go. You would have never known she went in and had a surgery!

Amber - posted on 04/10/2009

My son had this as well, but his has already gone away on its own.  I wouldn't worry about it it does not hurt them. 

Dena - posted on 04/09/2009

My son has one.  He's 3 months now and it's already getting better.  They told me it may take up to 3 years!  It doesn't seem to bother him.  He's now got only a partial outie! 

Carissa - posted on 04/07/2009

My son has one.  The pediatrician isn't concerned and the nurse she has seen almost all cases go away on their own.  They recommended baby sit ups to help close up the abs.  Lay the baby flat and wait until they hold their arms stiff in a bent position and pull the baby up to sitting.  Don't do it if your baby isn't flexing their arm muscles.  If the arms are fully extended, you could pull the arm out of socket.  

Melanie - posted on 04/07/2009

My son had it bad. It did go away, much sooner than one year but he's still an "outie" at 2 years old.