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Yes i want to know after you have surgery on your belly button can you get pregnant after?

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

UMBILICAL HERNIA: Yes you can get pregnant after surgery for umbilical hernia. Get follow up with a general surgeon if this is your concern. And follow up with your OB

Answered 6/1/2015

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Yes, you can.: Surgery on the belly button would in no way affect the ability to become pregnant

Dr Mathew agreed

Answered 6/1/2015

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A member asked:

Yes i want to know after you have surgery on your belly button can you get pregnant after?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Feola answered

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Dr Mathew agreed

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