When should I be worried about an outie belly button?

The only concern with an “outie” belly button is if it is caused by an umbilical hernia. If so, there is a small risk of incarceration, which is when abdominal contents get stuck in the hernia sac, potentially causing a surgical emergency. However, most umbilical hernias are no more than just a nuisance.

Why do some belly buttons pop out?

But sometimes a growing baby in the uterus can put so much pressure on a woman’s abdominal wall that her normally “innie” belly button becomes an “outie.” It typically happens in the second or third trimester of pregnancy, most commonly around 26 weeks.

Can an outie belly button become an innie?

No. Some people claim you can change an outie to an innie – by taping a quarter over it, for example – but it’s just not true.

Why is my belly button a weird shape?

Belly buttons are naturally different and can be round, wide, deep, or many other variations. If you don’t like the way yours looks, there are surgical procedures that can help. However, it’s completely normal to have variation in what your naval looks like.

Are all outie belly buttons hernias?

About 20 percent of all newborns have an “outie,” also called an umbilical hernia. This is a bulge caused by the umbilical cord as it enters the baby’s abdomen. After birth, as the umbilical cord heals and falls off, the opening to the abdomen usually closes spontaneously.

Why is my daughter’s belly button sticking out?

If your baby has a bulge around the bellybutton, they may have an umbilical hernia. Before the umbilical cord falls off, you may notice that the area seems to stick out a little more when the baby cries. Or maybe, once the cord is gone, you see that their navel sticks out (an “outie,” as it’s commonly called).

Are Outies rare?

Up to 90 percent of the general population has an “innie,” which leaves the other 10 percent with an outie belly button. Although some would have you believe that an outie is the result of the way the umbilical cord was cut, this just isn’t true.

Is it possible to pull your belly button out?

The majority of people have “innies,” the very scientific term for belly buttons that dip inward. Protruding “outies” can be found on approximately 10 percent of the population. They’re about as common as left-handedness. A longstanding theory, or old wives’ tale, “blames” doctors’ techniques for creating outies.

How do I get rid of my outie belly button?

An outie belly button is a cosmetic issue and doesn’t require surgery. Granulomas need to be treated to avoid infection. Hernias usually disappear on their own and those that don’t can be treated with a simple surgical procedure after the age of 4 or 5.

Is an outie belly button a hernia?

An “outie” is typically a belly button with a small umbilical hernia. Umbilical hernias are more common in infants and in certain populations, including premature infants and blacks. Most umbilical hernias in infants are small and close spontaneously, usually within a couple of years.