A hernia is a small hole in the abdominal wall, which usually holds your tissues ... though still rare overall — they impact around .08% of pregnant women, according to one large recent ...

Most women with a hernia during pregnancy do well with conservative ... abdominal tissue pushes through a weakened area in the abdominal wall, commonly near the belly button (umbilical) or groin ...

Abdominal reconstruction in the contaminated or potentially-contaminated abdomen is challenging because of the high risk of re-infection and hernia recurrence. Surgical techniques, synthetic ...

Women are likely underdiagnosed ... it is vital to consult your doctor immediately. When a hernia becomes trapped in the weak ...