A member asked:

Do you have to have surgery to get an harnea removed if your pregnant harnea in stomach, and 7 weeks pregnant?

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Dr. Richard Cattey answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: Most hernias that occur during pregnancy are umbilical hernias and do not cause symptoms during the pregnancy. They should, however, be surgically repaired some time sfter the baby is delivered.

Answered 3/7/2013

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