It depends.: The appearance of the umbilicus (bellybutton) ultimately becoming an "outy" or an "inny" depends on how much of the stump remains on the baby after severing the cord, and how much of it survives. The more stump that is left and survives, the more likely it is to become an "outy".
Answered 7/3/2015
5.8k views
Unrelated: The eventual appearance as an "innie","outie" or a stage in between I cal "poutie" has nothing to do with events at delivery. Docs can slice it close or leave a foot, it doesn't matter. The process of drying and stump separation that goes on over the next week or two contribute to the issue, as does the degree of weakness of the abdominal muscles.In the end, it will be as it would be.
Answered 10/25/2015
2.1k views
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question