Has anyone experienced this during a past pregnancy or is currently experiencing it? If so, how common is it? I'm due in two weeks and have had this condition since halfway through my fifth month. It's started to hurt less, but in the beginning I put a band aid over it because brushing against my shirt hurt it alot and it just feels tender and sore in general. My doctor said it will correct itself postpartum but I have heard women sometimes require surgery at some point to fix their belly button with umbilical hernia. Anyone else hear this?
2007-06-07 12:03:54 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You would only need surgery if complications arose, which is very rare. Your doctor is right. It will almost always correct itself postpartum so I would not worry too much. You can resume your normal activities in 2 weeks.
And it's VERY rare for someone to actually have to have their belly button removed, but that does happen.
Best of luck!
2007-06-07 12:09:30 · answer #1 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The umbilical cord is a strong, flexible pipeline. It carries a mother's lifeblood to her child, and anything that might harm the child is removed by her mother. This conduit enters the baby between the two rectus abdominus muscles of the abdominal wall. These two muscles (which we later try to keep firm with sit-ups) are connected by a white line of tough fibrous tissue called the linea alba. The umbilical ring is a small hole (about 1/2 inch in diameter) through which the umbilical cord passes into the belly. Usually, after the umbilical cord is cut and the stump begins to wither and fall off, the umbilical ring closes and the linea alba becomes a smooth, unbroken band.
If the umbilical ring is still open, the child has an umbilical hernia. The belly button "pooches" out, and gets bigger if the baby is crying or straining. Sometimes it looks almost like a balloon. When the baby is relaxed, this balloon can be gently pushed back into the belly -- only to reemerge a few minutes later.
Umbilical hernias are quite common. They are found in about 10 percent of all babies, and as many as 90 per cent in some ethnic groups. They are also much more common in girls and in premature babies. Often, the hernia isn't noticed when the child is very young, since the hernia may not pop out until the baby begins tightening the abdominal muscles and building up pressure in the belly. When sticking out, the hernia might be as small as a cherry or as large as a lime.
2007-06-07 19:19:00 · answer #2 · answered by michelobjohn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it does repair on its own, however usually if the hernia is like 2" diameter or more and you are in a bit of pain, the option of surgery repair is more leaned towards. Very common.
2007-06-07 19:08:20 · answer #3 · answered by Renee G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean to say that your belly button is sticking out? That's quite normal, most women experience it. Yes, it can be sensitive. It usually fixes itself, your doctor is right.
2007-06-07 19:06:49 · answer #4 · answered by It's Me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you mean your belly button turned inside out ?
this is very common and will correct its self after the birth of the child dont worry!!!!!!
mine turned inside out with both of my pregnancies and turnde back right each time after the birth.
2007-06-07 19:16:56 · answer #5 · answered by silkbutterfly1973 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was born with that...i had a surgery the next day.. and they took my belly botton away, so now, i don't have one.. but this can be treated differently in each case..
2007-06-07 19:07:41 · answer #6 · answered by monica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very common and should go away on its own.
2007-06-07 19:11:30 · answer #7 · answered by darlene100568 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋