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A member asked:
My hernia on occasion causes discomfort and tenderness we want 2 more kids is it best to wait to have more kids before i get surgery? its umbilical.
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See a surgeon: Have an examination with a surgeon to see what your options ; risks are. See if you have risks with or without surgery now, risks of hernia recurrence with future pregnancies, etc.
Answered 4/2/2015
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