Patient's question:
When the baby was just born, I noticed that the umbilicus of the baby was protruding. The doctor said this is relatively normal, so I want to ask if the umbilicus of an infant will after one month?Doctor's answer:
The baby has only been out for more than a month, and it is normal for it to protrude. This condition is medically known as an umbilical hernia, which is a common congenital developmental defect with a good prognosis in newborns. Umbilical hernias mostly occur in newborns, and in some cases, they may still exist in young children. Umbilical hernias are caused by the umbilicus not closing properly, leading to a part of the intestine bulging out from the baby's navel. Generally, premature babies, due to their weaker physical development, are more prone to umbilical hernias compared to other full-term babies.