When should I be worried about a hernia during pregnancy?

When should I be worried about a hernia during pregnancy?

Most hernias are no big cause for concern. But it’s important to let your health care practitioner know if you have new bulges or aches in your abdomen throughout pregnancy and in the days after you have your baby.

How common are inguinal hernias in pregnancy?

However, inguinal hernias during pregnancy are relatively rare, with a reported incidence of 1 in 1,000 to 3,000 pregnant women [1,2,6]. The RLV may mimic an inguinal hernia, which is an exceedingly rare phenomenon.

Will inguinal hernia go away after pregnancy?

If your hernia doesn’t cause severe pain or protrude excessively, it will likely repair itself after labor. However, if it begins causing intense pain or sticks out further as time goes by, it may indicate that the hernia has become “incarcerated” or trapped in the abdominal wall.

Should you fix a hernia before pregnancy?

If the hernia is not complicated, but symptomatic an elective repair should be proposed. When the patient has a small and asymptomatic hernia it may be better to postpone the repair until she gives birth. If the hernia is repaired by suture alone, a high risk of recurrence exists during pregnancy.

How can I control a hernia during pregnancy?

If a hernia is causing discomfort during your pregnancy, it can usually be repaired in a surgical procedure with little risk to you or your pregnancy. And if your hernia develops a serious complication, emergency surgery will be necessary.

How do I deal with a hernia while pregnant?

Hernia Treatment & Prevention Surgery is truly the only effective way to fix a hernia. The wall of the muscle must be surgically repaired to prevent the organ from coming through. However, it is recommended NOT to have this surgery during pregnancy, unless it is imposing a risk to you or your baby.

Can I have hernia surgery while pregnant?

Umbilical hernia repair during pregnancy can be performed with minimal morbidity to the mother and baby. Second trimester is a proper timing for surgery. Asymptomatic hernias can be repaired, following childbirth or at the time of cesarean section (C-section).

What is a umbilical hernia during pregnancy?

Nearly all pregnant women get an “outie” navel during pregnancy—but in a few cases, the navel protrudes so much that it’s considered a rupture, or “umbilical hernia.” This condition, which also occurs in newborns and young children, rarely causes problems or requires surgery.