My 9-month-old daughter has a large umbilical hernia that goes back in when she's calm but the doctor said to wait 34 months before considering surgery. I'm really worried about it will it go away on its own or is surgery usually needed?

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Many umbilical hernias close by age 2‚Äì3; surgery is advised only if large, symptomatic, or persistent beyond that age.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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