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Q: Large Hernia Mesh And Pregnancy

asked by: euclidmama on September 11th, 2007

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Hello,
I had a large incisional hernia repaired with mesh about a year and a half ago. At the time, my surgeon assured me I would be able to carry a baby through pregnancy and delivery, even though the mesh was on the larger side, about 10" square I believe. Now my husband and I are ready to start trying for baby number two. However after searching online for more information as far as what to expect during pregnancy, I am finding scary stuff about large meshes restricting the uterus and inhibiting the growth of the baby. I am just wondering if anyone out there is in the same boat as me, or if anyone has had any experience with this sort of large hernia mesh and pregnancy.
Thanks so much.

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jazcadena

replied on November 27th, 2007

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Hernia Mesh And Pregnancy

Hi euclidmama,

I had a large hernia mesh inserted in April of 2006. At the time my doctor advised me that it would be ok to become pregnant although I was not planning on having any more kids. I am now 7 1/2 months pregnant and so far haven't experienced any serious complications due to the pregnancy. There is however, discomfort. On the plus side, the mesh has helped keep my tummy growth to a minimum. I look about 4 months pregnant! I'll keep you posted as the due date gets closer.

euclidmama

replied on November 27th, 2007

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Hernia Mesh And Pregnancy

Congrats on your pregnancy Jazcadena!!!

Thanks so much for replying, I have found no one else in this situation.
my husband and I have not officially started trying, but this is good to hear. Keep me posted!

euclidmama

replied on March 28th, 2008

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How are you and baby doing?

Jazcadena, I would love to know how you and your baby are doing! Hoping to hear from you, and hoping all is well for you-

Stompingelephants

replied on April 1st, 2008

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I'm very curious to hear as well!

I've also had a large abdominal mesh put in for a surgical hernia repair and have been wondering how this would affect pregnancy. My first guess is that it would hurt when the scar tissue tears as the uterus grows but what else? What happens if you have to have a C-section?

NMmomma

replied on April 13th, 2009

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Mesh and pregnancy

I too have had a large ventral hernia repair in 2007 (actually had to have it done twice) I was told by my surgeon at the time that I could get pregnant but that one of the possibilities that could happen after pregnancy would be that the mesh would have to be replaced. I am now expecting I am currently 13 weeks pregnant and the only thing I have noticed so far is terrible pulling pain. Does this get any better as the pregnancy progresses? I too wonder what would happen if a C-Section would be necessary does anyone here know?
Thanks Mary

MOMWITH6KIDS

replied on November 4th, 2009

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I FEEL YOUR PAIN

I have a herna mesh and im 8 mts preg and its killin me i feel your pain!!!!!!

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