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As you can see, it is not attached to anything in the body. The belly button is where the umbilical cord attaches to the fetus, connecting the developing baby to the placenta. Is the belly button connected to anything in adults? The part of the umbilical arteries closest to the belly button degenerates into ligaments […]

Muka is prepared fibre of New Zealand flax (Māori: harakeke). Prepared primarily by scraping, pounding and washing, it is a key material in Māori traditional textiles where it is usually used in tāniko or twined weaving. How do you make muka flax? First she obtains the strong fibre (muka) from a flax leaf by scraping […]

Pregnant women know that an innie can temporarily become an outie as their abdomens grow and their belly buttons pop out. All of this is normal. That being said, innies do seem to be the more desirable belly button. Why is my belly button suddenly an outie? A majority of people around the world have […]

Use and Care Instructions Wrap the muka Pito Tie around the umbilical cord twice, then tie a reef knot. If it feels a bit loose in a day or two, repeat with the remaining muka. Keep the pito stump clean and dry. Over a few days, it will dry up and eventually drop off. What […]

The cord contains three blood vessels: two arteries and one vein. The vein carries oxygen and nutrients from the placenta (which connects to the mother’s blood supply) to the baby. Why are there 2 umbilical arteries? The umbilical cord is a tube that connects you to your baby during pregnancy. It has three blood vessels: […]

An umbilical cord tie is a piece of thread that is used to tie off an umbilical cord when separating the baby from the placenta. Cord ties are woven with fibres like cotton, wool, linen, bamboo, or a blend, for example with nylon. Why do you tie an umbilical cord? The neonatal tie or clamp […]

The Muka pito tie is a natural alternative to the plastic umbilical cord clamp. It is made from the natural fibers of the harakeke/flax plant. It has natural health properties that help the healing process of babies bellybutton. How does a Muka tie work? After your baby is born, their umbilical cord is clamped and […]

Protruding belly buttons are often called “outies.” An estimated 10 percent of the population has an outie belly button with the remainder having an “innie,” according to a chapter in the eBook Umbilicus and Umbilical Cord. Is it rare to have your belly button out? The majority of people have “innies,” the very scientific term […]

Delaying the clamping of the cord allows more blood to transfer from the placenta to the infant, sometimes increasing the infant’s blood volume by up to a third. The iron in the blood increases infants’ iron storage, and iron is essential for healthy brain development. Does umbilical cord need to be tied? The World Health […]

Most knots don’t cause problems for your baby. As long as the knot isn’t too tight, blood flow and nutrients aren’t restricted. However, a tight knot leaves your baby without enough oxygen and puts them at risk for brain damage and even stillbirth. Can a true knot cause cerebral palsy? When that knot tightens, it […]

Some authors suggest to tie the cord approximately 2-3 cm from skin, others recommend to leave a 5-7 cm stump. What is the normal length of umbilical cord? The average length of the umbilical cord is usually between 50 and 60 cm [5]. How long is optimal cord clamping? Delayed (or optimal) cord clamping is […]

Long-Term Effects of True Knot While true knots occur in less than 2% of all pregnancies, they carry serious potential complications. Most significantly, a true knot in the umbilical cord is associated with higher rates of intrauterine fetal demise (death). How rare is a true knot in the umbilical cord? True Knots Cords knots occur […]

Lotus birth is when the umbilical cord is left attached to the placenta – instead of being clamped and cut – until it falls away on its own. This means the baby stays connected to the placenta for longer than with a typical birth.‌ It usually takes around 5-15 days for this to happen. Do […]

A cord knot is exactly what the term sounds like — a knot in the baby’s umbilical cord. Some knots form during pregnancy as the baby flips and turns in his or her amniotic sac; other knots form during delivery. What causes the baby to be tied by the umbilical cord? What causes nuchal cords? […]

The navel (clinically known as the umbilicus, commonly known as the belly button) is a protruding, flat, or hollowed area on the abdomen at the attachment site of the umbilical cord. All placental mammals have a navel. Navel Precursor Umbilical cord Ductus venosus Artery Umbilical artery Vein Umbilical vein Identifiers Does your belly button lead […]

Researchers determined the “perfect navel” was a small, “T- or vertically shaped umbilicus with superior hooding,” as shown. This is obviously subjective. Researchers determined the “perfect navel” was a small, “T- or vertically shaped umbilicus with superior hooding,” as shown. This is obviously subjective. What is the most normal belly button? Vertical (typically narrow) A […]

After childbirth, your provider will clamp the cord and then cut it, leaving a stump (umbilicus) behind. Between one to three weeks, the stump dries up and falls off. As the stump dries, it shrinks and changes in color from yellowish-green to brown to black before falling off. When should I be concerned about my […]

What else can be mistaken for a hernia? While a hernia is the cause for most people who experience lumps in their abdomen, there are several other possibilities such as a hematoma, lipoma, a gynecological issue in women, or an undescended testicle in newborn boys. In rare cases, a lump may indicate a tumor. How […]

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. What organ is directly behind belly button? Located directly behind […]

Because a belly button is essentially a weak point in the abdomen, the extra pressure could cause an “innie” belly button to become an “outie.” However, this occurrence usually reverts after a woman gives birth. Some women do notice their belly button changes shape after pregnancy. What affects shape of belly button? The shape of […]