In the early days after giving birth your body is in full recovery mode. You may have lost a lot of blood and fluids and you'll definitely be short on sleep and energy. You'll probably be sore and swollen so now is the time to enjoy some confinement and lots of rest.
Signs and symptoms[edit] A hernia is present at the site of the umbilicus (commonly called a navel, or belly button) in the newborn; although sometimes quite large, these hernias tend to resolve without any treatment by around the age of 2â3 years.
Symptoms and Signs of Hernias. Umbilical Hernia. An umbilical hernia usually appears in the belly button area during the first few weeks or months of a baby's life. It can become more visible and increase in size when the baby cries or has a bowel movement, which increases the pressure in the abdomen. The hernia itself is usually not painful or sensitive to touch.