Question for UK mums

So my son got a hernia after having surgery because he had a chest infection from coughing so much, which led to him getting a hernia. From referral to him having it done was nearly a year and this was done. You need to keep on at them!

My son had one and I was told to leave it because it’s harmless (his was a greyish colour) and was told it will go by its self. Personally I’d call the health visitor and get a second opinion because if you can avoid surgery I would. My son’s hernia has completely gone now by its self and is what I’d consider a normal belly button, took around two months. Don’t poke it or push it in. Obviously I can’t see your babies but that’s why I’d give hv a call because they are medically trained on this more so than doctors believe it or not. Surgery can cause more damage if unnecessary. Honestly though it did freak me out a bit especially when I was looking at surgery etc.

My son had a hernia too! It went away by the time he was 3 months.

My son has a hydrocele and is 15 months but still not gone. They say to leave until the age of 2 as they can go by themselves