Will an Umbilical Hernia Heal on Its Own?

Question

When the child lies on the bed and strains hard, the belly button sticks out, feeling hard. When it’s pressed down, it can be heard that there’s air inside. But every time it’s pressed down, it feels like the child is spitting up. Will the umbilical hernia heal on its own?

Answer

The condition is not severe and can heal on its own. If there are no other abnormalities, it can be observed temporarily, continue with the pregnancy, and wait for the child to be born for examination and treatment based on the condition. Most children are like this; it’s the most common occurrence during childhood and infancy when the umbilical cord passes through the abdominal wall, leaving a weak spot; the abdominal muscles on both sides come together, leaving a gap. Crying excessively, coughing, feeling discomfort in the abdomen, diarrhea, etc., can promote an increase in intra-abdominal pressure.