Belly buttons come in all shapes and sizes. There are innies and outies. Pregnant women often have their innie become an outie temporarily when their bellies grow. A few people don’t even have a belly ...

Your belly button is a scar from where the umbilical cord connecting you to your mother fell off. How it heals determines the shape of your belly button. Share on Pinterest While a belly button isn’t ...

One of the most intriguing body parts, explained. The belly button is a mysterious part of our bodies—and with a rise in midriff-baring fashion, navel tattoos, and belly button piercings, we can’t ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Follow Callie Ahlgrim Every time Callie publishes a story, you’ll get an alert straight to your inbox!

An outie belly button is mainly a cosmetic issue and doesn't usually need treatment. Umbilical hernias are a common cause of outie belly buttons and may require surgery if symptomatic. There's no way ...