My belly button is a scar?

The belly button is an informal term for the navel. It refers to the scar on the abdomen that is caused when the umbilical is removed. It doesn’t hurt the baby when the cord is cut - but it feels strange to those cutting the cord! There are no nerves in the cords, so clamping and cutting it causes no pain to baby. although it is often jokingly compared to “cutting calamari!

The cord, and in particular the remaining scar, or belly-button, have always been fascinating to humans. There are even some very unique traditions and customs to celebrate and aid in the separation of the umbilical cord from baby and mother.  

The belly button is a reminder that we were once attached to our mother via the umbilical cord and that we received nourishment through it. Cords are generally 20-24 inches in length, and 1-2 cm in diameter. But long ones can be as long as 32 inches and short ones can be 13 inches or less. Interestingly, the umbilical cord is probably the first toy a baby has – and some have even been seen playing around with it on their ultrasound!

Periumbilical pain is a type of abdominal pain that is localized in the region around or behind your belly button. This part of your abdomen is referred to as the umbilical region. It contains parts of your stomach, small and large intestine, and your pancreas. If you are suffering from bloating or constipation, this can sometimes make if feel like your belly button is sore. 

Always check with your doctor to rule out any other reasons for the pain, and then request an ABDOMINAL MASSAGE at your next appointment. This type of massage has been effective in dealing with constipation and referred pain to the belly button region caused from inflammation and bloating. Read more HERE.

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