For example, some babies have swollen navel. Have there been news reports that parents of ignorant novices have operated on their babies? Deflate? Therefore, it has irreversible consequences.
Sadly, this is not a case. There are many cases in reality.
Parenting is no small matter, especially for infants. Parents should be cautious about all kinds of problems they encounter.
In fact, navel swelling is a common disease in newborns and infants. What is this called? Umbilical hernia? . After birth, this is an open wound on the baby and needs extra care.
How is the baby umbilical hernia formed? When the baby is still in the mother's belly, it is through the umbilical cord that the mother exchanges substances. It can be said that umbilical cord is the bond between mother and baby.
In the fetal period, the umbilical cord passes through the abdominal wall. When the baby is born, the doctor will cut the umbilical cord, and then the abdominal muscles on both sides of the baby will be close to the midline.
Once something else happens in the process of closing, it is damaged, and it is not completely closed after a period of time, which will leave a weak gap.
This weak gap will change because of the high pressure in the abdomen when the baby cries too much, has loose bowels and coughs. At this time, the intestines under the muscle layer will slowly squeeze out along this gap, thus forming umbilical hernia.
Symptoms of umbilical hernia:
When the baby is crying, standing or exerting force, a small bag with a diameter of about 1-2cm will protrude from the navel of the abdomen.
In this case, the protruding part can be pushed back gently, with no abnormal color and no pain.
However, it must be noted that even if it can be postponed, parents should not do it themselves, and must let professional doctors handle it.
After all, adults have too many bacteria on their hands to control the severity of their hands.
▼ About its treatment.
Umbilical hernia is a common disease in babies, so parents should not panic once they encounter it. Most babies will heal themselves around 1 year-old, which is also the advice of authoritative foreign doctors.
▼ Will it affect your stomach?
This statement usually does not hold water. Without the influence of other external factors, human skin is elastic and tough, so it won't burst.
Parents need to be clear about how to deal with it and daily care.
First, observe the color and texture of umbilical hernia. If the protruding part is discolored, hardened and painful, then there should be the possibility that the umbilical hernia is stuck. Take it to the doctor as soon as possible.
▼ Umbilical care, be sure to pay attention to these:
Parents should be careful about the care of the baby's open wound, which can not only make the baby suffer less, but also reassure himself.
There are many places to pay attention to in umbilical nursing. According to statistics, more than 30% newborns have inflammation in the process of umbilical cord self-healing.
1) Can't take a shower before the umbilical cord falls off?
Adults with wounds will be careful not to get wet and keep dry.
Similarly, the newborn's navel is also a wound, which needs to be kept dry to heal as soon as possible. If you stay in a humid environment for a long time, bacteria will breed, which will lead to inflammation.
What's more, germs will enter the newborn with the remaining umbilical cord, leading to sepsis and even death.
Then, can't you bathe your child before the navel heals itself? Many treasure mothers have such doubts.
Answer: The baby can take a bath, but we must pay attention to the following situations:
① Don't take a bath for too long, you can stick a waterproof sticker on your navel;
(2) try to scrub and take a bath without soaking in water;
(3) Wash with clean water as far as possible, and do not use related toiletries;
(4) After cleaning, dry it first, and then clean it with 75% medical alcohol, focusing on the navel and its surrounding skin.
2) Lift the diaper to the navel to protect the navel?
This practice is wrong, which is not conducive to the navel in a dry and ventilated environment, and will also aggravate the contact between the navel and diapers, leading to inflammation.
3) Rub more purple liquid medicine and talcum powder to keep your navel dry?
This method is also not desirable. Purple potion can only dry the surface, but it will still be affected to produce pus inside.
In addition, talcum powder is not conducive to umbilical ventilation and is not recommended.
4) Red swelling and fever, call a doctor at once.
It is normal for the baby to have slight redness and swelling after cleaning the navel. However, if there is fever and pus besides infrared radiation, you should go to the hospital immediately.