What to do if a pregnant woman has hernia? There are ways to prevent and treat hernia during pregnancy

Due to changes in abdominal pressure and the stretching of the abdominal wall muscles, some pregnant women may experience hernias during pregnancy. If a pregnant woman suffers from hernia, it will have a certain impact on the healthy development of the fetus. So if a pregnant woman has a hernia, how should it be treated?

1: Pregnancy is traditionally considered an important cause of hernia. The abdominal wall muscles of pregnant women are stretched, the ligaments are relaxed, and the defect in the abdominal wall is correspondingly enlarged. As the baby and uterus grow, the pressure in the abdomen increases. These are the causes of hernia.

2: However, according to recent statistics, the incidence of hernia during pregnancy is not high, only 0.077%~0.1%. This suggests that some patients were misdiagnosed in the past, causing unnecessary worry and treatment.

1: Expectant mothers can increase the strength and toughness of the abdominal wall muscles through exercise; eat more fiber meals to keep bowel movements smooth; do not hold urine; stay warm to reduce colds, coughs and sneezing; avoid lifting heavy objects with force; quit smoking and control weight appropriately. These are all effective methods.

2: Pregnant women suspected of having hernia are advised to see a specialist for diagnosis and to determine the type of hernia. Know the exact location of the hernia so that you can apply pressure when coughing, sneezing, or laughing, and learn how to reduce the hernia. A hernia belt may also be used to reduce the herniation of the hernia.

1: If a pregnant woman is unfortunately diagnosed with a hernia, should she undergo surgery immediately? No! The general principle is: conservative treatment, prevention of hernia incarceration, and avoidance of surgery during pregnancy as much as possible.

2: The intra-abdominal pressure is not high in the early stage of pregnancy, and most hernias are easily retracted; in the middle and late stages of pregnancy, the enlarged uterus will partially cover the abdominal wall defect, and hernia incarceration will also be reduced. Therefore, expectant mothers can rest assured that most surgeries during pregnancy can be avoided.

3: If the hernia is very severe, it is relatively safe to choose surgery in the second trimester. Of course, if the hernia is incarcerated and cannot be reduced, emergency treatment is still required, and surgery must be performed as a last resort.

No surgery is needed, it is completely preventable and treatable. I hope this article can bring expectant mothers a happy and relaxing pregnancy, and help them grow healthily with their babies!