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Post-partum Umbilical Hernia Repair

I'm 32weeks pg w/ my 3rd & last child, I developed an umbilical hernia while pg with #2. It never went away & many times is very painful. It has been suggested to opt for a c-section this time around to have the hernia repair done.

My question is two fold: A) is it simply better to wait 6-8weeks postpartum for the repair or B) is there another route other than forced c-section to fix after delivery, if the lap surgery is out patient & I'm there anyway can it be done next day

4 Doctor Answers | Asked by 9901anon in Cincinnati, Ohio
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Hernia repair at time of C-section delivery following pregnancy

Only a few number of surgeons perform simultaneous repair due to concerns with contamination and your altered metabolism at the time of delivery. Most prefer to allow your system to return to baseline unless this is an incarcerated or strangulated hernia. However, this is only my opinion.
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Umbilical hernia

As far as the hernia goes, you can have it repaired after delivering. I would wait several months ( unless symptomatic) and have it done electively when your body has gone back to normal.
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Timing of Umbilical Hernia Repair in Pegnancy

Regarding: "I'm 32weeks pg w/ my 3rd & last child, I developed an umbilical hernia while pg with #2. It never went away & many times is very painful. It has been suggested to opt for a c-section this time around to have the hernia repair done. My question is two fold: A) is it simply better to wait 6-8weeks postpartum for the repair or B) is there another route other than forced c-section to fix after delivery, if the lap surgery is out patient & I'm there... more
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Surgery before or after delivering baby

Elective surgery is best done after recovery from delivery. During the process of delivery the body secretes hormones that loosen up to tissues to allow the baby to come out without tearing those tissues. Those same hormones hamper the healing process of any post partum surgery. If you wait until your body has completely recovered from the pregnancy your end surgical result should be better with less risk of a complication. The hernia recurrence rate will be much higher if it is repaired... more
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