Most umbilical hernia will heal itself.
The good news is that most umbilical hernia will heal itself around the age of one, and no special treatment is needed. Only a few cases need treatment.
Bandage pressure helps to heal.
If the navel is too big (more than 3 cm) or the baby loves to cry, the umbilical hernia is not easy to close. At this time, you can apply some pressure with a bandage to help the umbilical hernia heal.
Surgical therapy
But if all these methods fail, surgery may be needed when the baby is older. For babies under 2 years old, you can observe them for a while. For babies over 2 years old, if the umbilical hernia is not closed, you can try conservative treatment for 3-6 months first. If it still doesn't work, we should consider surgery. Generally speaking, for umbilical hernia with hernia ring larger than 2 cm, early operation is recommended.
Check your baby's health regularly.
Remember to take your baby to the hospital regularly and listen to the doctor's advice. Let's protect the baby's healthy growth together!