Hello Doctors, I am 30 Years old Female, Have 1 baby of 2.6 Years and underwent 2 DNC's. Last one was 9 months ago. Now I have been diagnosed with Umbilical Hernia. Doctor suggested not to underwent for correction surgery rather first complete all my deliveries if we plan for any in future and then have a correction And there are chances of correction failure post next pregnancy as well. Till next pregnancy I should take precautionary measures to stop its growth. I request your suggestion on the same. Shall I have the correction done or wait until I have 1 more baby? Please advise
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Yes your Dr. is correct. It's better you wait till you complete your family and then get hernia repair though safe gap between repair and next pregnancy ranges between minimum 6 months to 1 year. Also it depends as what kind of mesh used and whether it's high or low placed repair and any trigger factors.
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Your doctor has suggested very correctly. So take a chance for second baby and then go for correction surgery. Till then avoid heavy lifting, coughing and have balanced diet to prevent constipation. All these 3 factors increase herniation.
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Don't eat foods which cause distention avoid oily and spicy food keep Hernia pressed with the help of a belt. Avoid getting cough, constipation or exertion on abdomen during pregnancy also till 5 months, above all are applicable baby starts to grow rapidly during last 3 months when there's likely pressure on Hernia after 2 months of delivery, your doctor will decide about surgery or if it's operative delivery due to another reason, corrective surgery for Hernia can be done simultaneously.
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Hello dear lybrate-user, Warm welcome to Lybrate.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly.* Best way is to take necessary precautions to withheld its size gain till you deliver the next baby.* Guidelines for that purpose:- avoid weight lifting.- avoid constipation, withhelding urine for long periods.- get treatment of cough immediately - keep regular check of its size by ultrasound every 6 months. Hope this clears your query. Wishing you fine recovery. Welcome for any further assistance. Regards take care.
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