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Juana Repetto Says Newborn Timoteo Had Successful Inguinal Hernia Surgery

Her posts stress early detection of infant hernias, previewing a weekly advice effort for parents.

Overview

  • Repetto reported her one‑and‑a‑half‑month‑old son underwent urgent outpatient repair for an inguinal hernia and is now recovering at home.
  • She said she spotted the swelling days earlier, prompting quick surgery to prevent a trapped intestine, a known risk with untreated inguinal hernias.
  • The baby, she wrote, woke well from anesthesia, fed normally, urinated and passed stool, kept good oxygen levels, and stayed in good spirits before going home the same day.
  • She thanked surgeon Germán Falke and the anesthetist, calling it extremely distressing to leave her sedated newborn on the operating table.
  • Citing her own and her older son's past hernias, she plans a weekly “open clinic” on Instagram with neonatal specialist Águeda Figueroa to share guidance, and followers have already offered support.