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Im 38 weeks pregnant and have a ventral hernia. what should i do?
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Wait: Unless you had strangulated bowel, i would recommend you wait for your baby to be delivered, then have surgery several weeks after your delivery. Surgery at 38 weeks to fix a hernia is a bad idea.
Answered 7/4/2013
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Hernia & pregnancy: Hernias should only be repaired during pregnancy if the hernia is strangulated. I generally recommend waiting six weeks following delivery before making further decisions about repair. Its essential to consider future plans for child birth when considering timing of a hernia. The size and characteristics of the hernia will be factored into the decision making regarding repair and best timing.
Answered 9/21/2013
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