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.
1 Inguinal Hernia is one of the two types of hernias that form in the groin. 2  Incisional Hernia forms along the site of a surgical incision. 3  Epigastric Hernia is one of the types of abdominal hernias that forms between the belly button and the chest.  Umbilical Hernia forms near the umbilicus or belly button.