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Worried i have a hiatal hernia b/c of acid reflux. some times my toddler falls asleep on my stomach area when they are restless. if its for hours could that give me a hernia or make it worse? i am really skinny so not much protection of stomach?
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A toddlers weight will not affect your hernia in any way. Enjoy those precious moments.
Answered 9/4/2023
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