On the path of parenting, there are many things we as parents need to learn, but we should not feel pressured because growing up with our baby is a very happy thing, and we will accompany him slowly into society. So today, the editor will talk to you about a common issue that parents encounter: what should we do if a baby's belly button protrudes?
What should I do if a baby's belly button protrudes
1. This condition is medically known as umbilical hernia, a common congenital developmental defect with a good prognosis in newborns. Navel hernia gas often occurs in newborns, and a small number of babies still exist in early childhood. Umbilical hernia is caused by a part of the intestines bulging out from the baby's belly button due to poor closure of the belly button;
2. If the baby's umbilical hernia bulges in a small bag less than 5 centimeters, parents don't need to worry too much. Umbilical hernia can naturally heal with the increase of baby age and the strengthening of abdominal wall muscles, and there are no adverse effects afterwards. About 80% of babies will recover before the age of 1, and 90% of babies will recover before the age of 2;
3. The bag caused by the bulging of umbilical hernia feels very soft to the touch. Generally speaking, it can be reset after pressing. However, when the umbilical hernia is stuck in the navel for a long time, it may become trapped and cannot be returned by hand. This situation requires urgent medical treatment. Due to the compression of the intestinal wall and poor blood circulation, there is a risk of intestinal ischemia and necrosis.
Nursing steps for newborn navel
1. Disinfection with alcohol: Before and after umbilical cord detachment in newborns, it is usually necessary to disinfect with 95% alcohol to accelerate the drying of the umbilical cord and avoid bacterial infection
2. If the umbilical cord falls off incompletely: If the umbilical cord granulation tissue does not disappear for two to three weeks, you can seek medical attention and use chemical substances such as silver nitrate or electric cauterization to destroy the granulation tissue. After 5-7 days, the umbilical cord granulation tissue will gradually dry and fall off. Although these are minor issues, if not handled properly, they can cause bacterial infections and should not be taken lightly.
Careful parents' care for their babies is very important. Sometimes, due to the carelessness of many parents, irreversible consequences can occur, and it's too late to regret. So when there are any small problems or changes in the baby's body, we must pay attention to them and not let the experiences of some elderly people delay the child's life.
