Umbilical hernia in newborns is one of the most common pathologies. Basically, a hernia is formed due to a defect in the anterior abdominal wall of a baby or a weak umbilical ring. Prolonged increased intra-abdominal pressure, which may be the result of constipation, severe coughing or prolonged crying of a newborn, can be a provoking moment. The most common hernia in premature babies. Treat an umbilical hernia in a baby by first contacting a doctor.
Instructions
Step 1
To cure an umbilical hernia in a newborn, you need to strengthen the muscles of the anterior abdominal wall. To do this, contact an experienced and professional children's massage therapist or exercise therapy trainer. General massage can be started already from the second week of the baby's life, the techniques are performed painlessly and easily, therefore, they do not cause crying in the child. Before the start of special techniques, the hernia is adjusted by light pressure of the fingers of one hand, as if drowning it, at this time the second hand makes the necessary movements. These techniques include clockwise circular stroking of the tummy, counter stroking and stroking the oblique muscles of the tummy. The masseur's hands cover the lateral surface of the chest and make movements towards each other, then from top to bottom and forward. During these movements, the navel is hidden in the fold of the skin.
Step 2
A very important point in the treatment of umbilical hernia is organized proper nutrition. Make sure that the child does not cry for a long time, fight colic in all kinds of ways.
Step 3
For the treatment of an umbilical hernia, a newborn child is laid out on the tummy (on a diaper), putting bright and beautiful toys in front of him. This facilitates the passage of gases, prevents protrusion of the hernia, increases the possibility of more active movements of the legs, arms and trunk, thereby reducing intra-abdominal pressure. You can put your baby on a large and soft inflatable ball with his stomach, swing the ball from side to side, this will create the effect of a massage of the abdominal wall.
Step 4
In the first months of a baby's life, you can do a special navel massage before bedtime. Lubricate the area of the umbilical ring with baby cream and gently massage the hernia with your lips, as if gnawing it out (with your lips), just do it quite carefully.
Step 5
In ancient times, an umbilical hernia was treated with a penny, which was applied to the navel and sealed with adhesive tape.
