The hernia is forcing 75% of my belly button to pertrude, and I can't "push" it back in. I often have pain when I lie on my stomach and my muscles have weakened in that area, making it difficult to do sit ups. It's currently the size of a thumbprint. My general physician said if I'm thinking of getting pregnant I should wait to repair it. Am I (or baby) in any danger during pregnancy with it? How much more will it worsen during pregnancy? I also have a diastasis recti from my first pregnancy.
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Let me assure you that your fear is normal. Fear typically comes from lack of education about the subject. I would advise you to consult with your board certified plastic surgeon regarding your questions and concerns. You may find it easier to reach your surgeon's nurse who should...
Your clinical story and photographs seem to be consistent with a diagnosis of diastasis recti. Diastasis recti is separation of the 6-pack abdominal muscles, which is very common during pregnancy to accommodate the expanding uterus. After giving birth, the muscles do not return correctly to t...
Without an exam it is difficult to say what can ot can not be done for you. If you have a true hernia( which should show up on MRI) it shoudl be fixed. If just a weakeness, difficult to say without an exam.