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Could Pregnancy Cause Damage To The Repairs Made During Hernia Surgery?

Good morning. In June 2010, approximately six months after my son was born via c-section, I had umbilical hernia surgery with mesh. I am now 7 1/2 months pregnant with my daughter, and I have been experiencing pain at the hernia site. Could this pregnancy cause damage to the repairs made during the hernia surgery?
Tue, 18 Nov 2014
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Hello and thank you for the question!

Umbilical hernias during a pregnancy are very common. They are easy to repair as you have had done. Also, pain due to stretching at the umbilicus is common. I am sure that you are more sensitive to this stretching at the belly button, especially now that there is more tension on the mesh that is in place, but the chance that the pregnancy itself will jeopardize this repair is extremely small. Talk to your doctor about the pain and ask about ways to treat this. There is obviously not much you can do, but you can ask for reassurance at the time of a visit and exam.

I hope that this helps and good luck.

Dr. Raichle
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Could Pregnancy Cause Damage To The Repairs Made During Hernia Surgery?

Hello and thank you for the question! Umbilical hernias during a pregnancy are very common. They are easy to repair as you have had done. Also, pain due to stretching at the umbilicus is common. I am sure that you are more sensitive to this stretching at the belly button, especially now that there is more tension on the mesh that is in place, but the chance that the pregnancy itself will jeopardize this repair is extremely small. Talk to your doctor about the pain and ask about ways to treat this. There is obviously not much you can do, but you can ask for reassurance at the time of a visit and exam. I hope that this helps and good luck. Dr. Raichle