What is Postpartum Hernia?

In some individuals, the spot where their umbilical cord detached at birth never fully heals, leaving a tiny hole in the abdominal muscle or tissue behind the navel.

For women with this condition, physical changes during pregnancy can heighten the likelihood of developing what is known as a postpartum hernia.

Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI  Explains About Presenting symptoms of a postpartum hernia :-

Presenting symptoms of a postpartum hernia depends on what kind of hernia you have and the cause. Symptoms vary as per the location of the site 

• a midline bump or bulge above your belly button( common )
• a bulging or protruding  belly button { umbilical area )
• Bumpiness along your previous C-section scar
• tenderness or pain

Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI  Explains About Signs of  postpartum hernia

Signs of postpartum hernia, the bulge or bump may temporarily worsen when you:

• cough or sneeze
• weight lifting
• laughing
• stand up suddenly
• exercise
• gain weight

Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI  Explains that  Why do we get postpartum hernias?

Why do we get postpartum hernias?

When a baby is growing in our womb, there is pressure on abdominal muscles, and at some point, muscle and fat give way, and abdominal contents like intestine/omentum start protruding out in the form of the bulge on the hernia site.

We can also get an incisional hernia on the previous c-section site as that can act as a weak area.

There is a natural weakness at the umbilical site where the umbilical cord attaches us and our mother.

When we see a bulge at the umbilicus, it is called an umbilical hernia.

Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI  Explains that  How to diagnose postpartum hernias?

How to diagnose postpartum hernias?

–        Clinical examination by surgeon

–        Ultrasound abdomen

–        MRI abdomen

Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI  Explains Treatment of postpartum hernias

Treatment of postpartum hernias?

Laparoscopic/robotic mesh repair of hernias is an ideal approach for them.