A member asked:

Can a car accident i was involved in have caused my newborn daughters umbilical hernia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

I wouldn't think so: Loose belly muscles help a developing baby by allowing easy blood flow thru the umbilical cord ; into babies body. After birth, that loosness may allow a transient umbilical hernia that will usually disappear when the belly muscles tighten, starting after baby learns to sit.By 2yo most uh have receded. I find girls more likely to need repair than boys ? Reason.I rarely refer for repair.

Answered 1/4/2016

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