Umbilical hernia in newborns is not uncommon, and to reassure parents, we can say that it most often disappears on its own before the child turns three years old. But, of course, you should not be frivolous about this, since this is still a defect of the abdominal wall.
Instructions
Step 1
If you notice a suspicious protrusion in the navel in the baby, first of all, do not rush to run to all sorts of healers and "grandmothers". A hernia or not a hernia, but in any case, be sure to show the child to the doctor. He will prescribe the correct treatment and give qualified advice that will help you quickly save your baby from this trouble.
Step 2
The most effective method of dealing with an umbilical hernia and its prevention is putting the baby on the tummy 15 minutes before feeding, two or three times a day. Place the child on a flat, firm surface and give him a light massage of the back and limbs (in principle, this is just longitudinal stroking). You can put an older baby on your stomach more often.
Step 3
Try to get the services of a qualified massage therapist who can use certain techniques to accelerate the strengthening of the peritoneal muscles. But you can "work" with small hernias yourself. Only very carefully! Massage can be done starting from the second week of life or a little later (depending on the condition of the baby).
Massage your tummy by moving your palms clockwise;
Place your thumb on the baby's navel and massage it with vibrating movements;
Cover the navel with your palm and, pressing lightly, turn your palm clockwise;
Pressing lightly, place your palms to the left and right of the navel and simultaneously move your left palm up, right down, and then vice versa;
Fold your fingers into a bun and pass them, pressing slightly, in a circle around the navel.
Step 4
Your pediatrician or surgeon may recommend a special bandage, although this method is not often used due to possible skin irritation. And remember that such treatment is not carried out on your own. The plaster is applied for 10 days, then, if necessary, the gluing can be repeated.
Step 5
Starting from the age of four months, therapeutic exercises are performed with the child. But in order to choose the optimal set of exercises, you need to contact a specialist - a physical therapy instructor.
Step 6
For the period of treatment, select such food for yourself and your baby so that he does not have increased gas formation, colic or difficult stools.
Step 7
Avoid prolonged and abusive cry of the child, so that he does not strain the peritoneum.
