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Mom of a 4 yr 9 m old boy4 years ago
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Hello may baby is 54 days old... My baby was kept in phototherapy wen he was 3 days old n same time his umbilical cord also dried n fell... His umbilicus was normal til 6 weeks.. Now its little protruded n looks big.. Wen he yawns, plays n after feeding its looks big... On touch its soft n not hard.. Stomach also normal.. Wat wil be the reason?

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Author of questionMom of a 4 yr 9 m old boy4 years ago
A. Wen we touch its soft n if we press slowly it goes inside n becomes normal
Lovleena MishraMom of 2 children4 years ago
A. After birth, the intestines can push through the opening, causing an umbilical hernia. Umbilical hernias are common in infants and newborns younger than 6 months. Symptoms include a slight swelling or even a bulge near the belly button. Please consult with your doctor for the same.
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