Moment of Um
Moment of Um
American Public Media
Why do we need belly buttons?
5 minutes Posted Nov 1, 2024 at 8:00 am.
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We all have a belly button. Right there, in the middle of our belly, there’s a nub. Some go in, some stick out, but what exactly are they for? We asked pediatrician Emma Gerstenzang to help us find the answer.


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