umbilical hernia during pregnancy
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Umbilical Hernia
Asked by N.K. from Chicago
on May 15, 2007
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I have an umbilical hernia from when I was pregnant. I think it might have happened because I had 2 prior surgeries where they went in through my belly button. Did any...
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- N.: I got one as well with my 3rd child, who was the largest! My was somewhat painful and I couldn't lift anything over 10 pounds, which meant I couldn't lift any o...
- Hi, I have one as well. I've seen a surgeon about it and will get it repaired after the summer. It's not an emergency situation but it's also not something to put off ...
- This happened to my girlfriend and the doctor told her it had to be repaired surgically.
Umbilical Hernia
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on July 20, 2011
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I am 7 months pregnant and have been dealing with an umbilical hernia for a few months now. My OB referred me to a surgeon, but I'm not sure if it's worth it to go see...
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- Go talk to the surgeon. The surgeon can answer all your questions and help you make the best decision. The surgeon is the expert. Trust them.
- It's difficult for me to answer your question as to what you should do while pregnant. I got mine when I delivered my daughter--it was like someone took a knife and cu...
- I have one and unlike the other ladies, mine bugs me! I got it while I was pregnant with my daughter along with gall bladder issues. When my surgeon removed my gall bl...
Do I Have an Umbilical Hernia?
Asked by R.B. from Austin
on June 16, 2009
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I'm wondering if I have an umbilical hernia.
For a few months I just haven't felt right. It's hard to explain. I have some tender areas that hurt slightly when ...
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- I doubt you have a hernia, that is fairly simple to diagnose. You may have some gall stones or ibd or one of those types of gi problems, BUT you won't know if no one ...
- You may have IBS. I do. IBS can cause various pains. Mine was diagnosed after they ruled out worse diagnoses. Visit a GI doc. At least the doc can rule things out...
- If you are in doubt, go for a second opinion. You know your body better than any doctor. If something is not right, be persistant until you find out what the problem...
Umbilical Hernia
Asked by L.A. from New York
on December 31, 2010
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Ladies:
our darling boy, (our first) is 2.5 months old and has, according to his ped., an umbillical hernia. do any of you have experience with this? she said it w...
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- My nephew had the same thing - ended up having the surgery to correct it - he's doing fine now and is 2 yrs old - he was a little over a year old when he had it done. ...
- My youngest had one as well and we were advised to wait and it had closed on its own by 8-9 months. It never caused any problems. And it didnt show up right when he ...
- My daughter had it. It looked a little weird, but it did resolve on it's own. By the time she was 2, it looked totally normal.
Umbilical Hernia Anyone?
Asked by T.C. from Dallas
on July 22, 2011
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I'm prego with baby #5. Two days ago, I got really painful stabbing pains in my belly button area. They were excruciating painwise (and I've had some of my babies na...
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- Hi T., Sorry about answering so late... I saw your post a while ago but our computer is broken... I was waiting for it to be fixed so I could respond...... Since t...
- My daughter, at 7 years old, had Hernia Surgery. Her's was an "Inguinal Hernia." Keep in mind, that hernias can get worse. It is a hole in the abdominal wall... a...
- Yes, I have a herniated belly button from my pregnancy, too. Doesn't hurt a bit. I thought about having it taken care of via surgery, but it's a major surgery and I'...
Hernia During Pregnancy
Asked by B.A. from New York
on June 21, 2009
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I developed a hernia during this pregnancy. I think that I first noticed it around 8 weeks. My Dr. seems to think it is no big deal and nothing to worry about. She sai...
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- hi B., i had an umbilical hernia too. i actually felt it "pop" the same day that i first couldnt button my pants in my first pregnancy. by the end of my pregnancy, it ...
- Hi. I had one also. I'm now 2 months past the birth (wonderful quick no drug vaginal birth) of my son. The specialist I went to on recommendation of my ob said that ac...
- Dear MOM, I would say, this is not the worst thing to happen, and that you should leave it alone for now, BUT Definately have the surgery to repair it Post Delivery...
Hernia During Pregnancy???
Asked by S.M. from Columbus
on June 1, 2010
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I am 3 months pregnant with my 2nd child, and over the last few days I've had achy muscle pain in my upper abdomen, especially in the evening. I didn't think too much...
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- Go see your OB. If it is a hernia, they will need to monitor you through your pregnancy. M.
- I had an umbilical hernia that needed to be repaired after my 2nd pregnancy. Let your doctor know what your symptoms are. The pain I felt was like a sharp knife going ...
- Go to the ER now! Don't assume it anything. I lost a child and nearly my life due to a blocked instine.Don't Asuume anything make sure they check you out and then dou...
Seeking Advice and Info on Perinial Umbilical Hernia's
Asked by T.W. from Dayton
on May 11, 2008
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Hello Mommies!
First off Happy Mother's Day to you all! My oldest daughter is pregnant with her 2nd child (another beautiful boy). She is 37 weeks pregnant, and jus...
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- Hi there. I got a hernia when I was about 20 weeks pregnant with my daughter. I felt better when I didn't lift over about 10 lbs. I had a c-section for delivery a...
- I think the term you are looking for is "perinatal" umbilical hernia. It's a hernia of the abdominal wall that develops during pregnancy. Actually, she might have ha...
- I had this, but mine did not cause me any major problems. It is basically just that your belly button is going the wrong direction! It doesn't really cause any major...
Hernia from Pregnancy
Asked by T.W. from Syracuse
on October 31, 2011
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After two pregnancies, I ended up with a small hernia right where my belly button is. It's not visually noticeable but can be felt if I press down on my stomach. It ...
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- I have one too in my belly button and it's really small like yours. I've opted not to do anything about it since it never bothers me and any surgery has it's risks. ...
- Ditto Dawn B. Hernias, are not something you 'remove.' It is something, you close up. A Hernia, is a hole in the abdominal wall. And the 'lump' you feel, is your ...
- Yeah, I had one after my 2nd son was born. It hurt me when I ate, especially if I ate a meal. I had to have an ovarian cyst removed two years later, and got the hern...
Umbilical Hernia Information?
Asked by A.R. from Dallas
on May 12, 2009
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Hi Mama's! So one of the things my wonderful babies left me with is a herniated belly button. My OB origially suggested that I wait to have it repaired until we were...
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- Time to go to the doctor immediately! A general surgeon is who does hernia repairs, and if it popped out and was difficult to get to go back in, it's what is called an...
- Hello moms, I have 2 kids my youngest is 15 months and I had a c-section and had a previous hernia repair at the same time about 5 months post pregancy I felt like...
- I've been there! My hernia developed from my second pregnancy but it was a minor pain/annoyance and I didn't do anything about it. But when I got pregnant with numbe...
