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Re: Hernia, Pregnancy, Delivery

From: Alicia Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 7 Aug 2003 09:25:16 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 7 Aug 2003, Abigail wrote: >
>At 36 weeks my doctor diagnosed me with having a hernia. She simply
>poked at the incredibly large, painful lump and declared it to be a
>hernia. Thats as far as she went. I am almost 39 weeks. I have no
>idea what type of hernia. It is approximately two inches below my belly
>button, and extremely large(about 5 by 6 inches). Should my doctor have
>done more? Can it cause complications with delivery? Do I have a choice
>between vaginal delivery or c-section?

Most probably it won't affect your delivery, after birth it has to be reevaluated.

-- Alicia Lapidus MD Head Obstetrics Division, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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