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Does having a mesh that repaired a unbilical hernia afftect a pregnancy? can there be cimplication if birth is via csection?

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Usually not: During the C-section your surgeon will avoid the area , most of the time is not a problem.

Answered 2/18/2015

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Should be OK: The umbilicus is key for the baby, but not for mom. A mesh repair should have no effect on your pregnancy provided you are not planning to have a repair while you are pregnant. A previous repair should be fine and a c-section is done lower on the abdomen so that should be ok also.

Answered 9/29/2016

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