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A member asked:

When does a new borns belly button go in once the umbilical cord falls out?

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Innies and Outies: It may not ever "go in", that would be considered a normal variant.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/14/2015

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