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Will My Hernia Create Complication During Pregnancy?

I am 32 years mother of 3 children. I had normal deliveries for all my children, but the first one with 4 degree tear, the second one with Elective Episotomy and third one with 2 degree tear. I am having Umbilical Hernia soon after my third delivery which was on 8th march,2007, i don t feel any pain during my normal life. I have checked with a surgeon, he said that there is no need of correction as of now as it is small and advised for weight reduction as i am weighing around 85 kgs and my height is 151 cm. we are thinking to have 4th pregnancy after reducing some weight like 10 kgs, it may be after 10 more months. Will this hernia create complication to pregnancy and normal delivery. Should there be only c-section and hernia correction. please advise us.
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No, an uncomplicated umbilical hernia should not necessarily create problems with your next pregnancy and delivery. Your history of 4th degree tear is much more concerning than the hernia, and you have already overcome that issue. If your umbilical hernia becomes more problematic (stuck out or painful), you could potentially require surgery. Hernia surgery in pregnancy is generally low risk and most patients tolerate it well. Overall, I wouldn't worry about your umbilical hernia until it becomes an issue. Many women have uncomplicated pregnancies and deliveries with these. The only time I would be potentially worried about your hernia is during pushing. The abdominal pressure could force intestines or other tissues out through the hernia, which would make your hernia more concerning. Good luck!
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Will My Hernia Create Complication During Pregnancy?

No, an uncomplicated umbilical hernia should not necessarily create problems with your next pregnancy and delivery. Your history of 4th degree tear is much more concerning than the hernia, and you have already overcome that issue. If your umbilical hernia becomes more problematic (stuck out or painful), you could potentially require surgery. Hernia surgery in pregnancy is generally low risk and most patients tolerate it well. Overall, I wouldn t worry about your umbilical hernia until it becomes an issue. Many women have uncomplicated pregnancies and deliveries with these. The only time I would be potentially worried about your hernia is during pushing. The abdominal pressure could force intestines or other tissues out through the hernia, which would make your hernia more concerning. Good luck!