What is an Omphalocle?
An omphalocele develops as a baby grows inside its mother’s womb. The muscles in the abdominal wall (umbilical ring) do not close properly, and as a result, the intestines remain outside the umbilical cord. The omphalocele can be small, with only a small loop of intestines present outside the abdomen, or large, containing most of the abdominal organs. In severe cases, surgical treatment is more difficult because the infant’s abdomen is abnormally small because it had no need to expand to accommodate the developing organs.
These babies are amazing! I've had the pleasure to see many pictures and meet many parents and omphalocele adults over the past 5 years. Each one is beautiful and wise.
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