Patient's question:
My husband and I both have innies, but our child's belly button looks like an outie, especially when she cries it's more noticeable. What are the reasons for an infant's protruding belly button?Doctor's answer:
Hello! It is reported that children with 1-year-old umbilical hernia are more prone to consider umbilical hernia. Umbilical hernia refers to the abdominal hernia where the abdominal contents protrude from the weak area of the umbilical cord. The umbilical cord lacks adipose tissue, and the adipose tissue directly connects the outermost skin and fascia of the abdominal wall to the peritoneum, making it the weakest part of the entire abdominal wall. Most umbilical hernias heal on their own within a year through gradual contraction of the umbilical cord fascial ring. Avoid behaviors in children that increase abdominal pressure, such as loud crying and constipation.