Umbilical Hernias occur when the umbilical cord passes through the small opening in the babies abdominal muscles. The muscles usually close after birth. If the muscles don't join together and close, the abdominal wall becomes weaker and may cause an umbilical hernia at birth or later in life. An umbilical hernia can also happen in adults, mostly in women. Most hernias close on their own by age one on there own. Hernias that are much larger need surgical repair.
About 90 percents of umbilical hernias close on their own. Almost 20 percent of the world children are born with umbilical hernias. Most pediatric surgeons would tell the you to wait it off until the hernia closes on its own. Hernias will usually only happen in premature babies. It
About 90 percents of umbilical hernias close on their own. Almost 20 percent of the world children are born with umbilical hernias. Most pediatric surgeons would tell the you to wait it off until the hernia closes on its own. Hernias will usually only happen in premature babies. It