very panful hearnea

Well now i know i cant spell the word! I got a hearnea in my belly button when pregnant with DD1 (stupid ex decided when my belly button started to pop out he would suck it out to see how far he could get it :doh: resulting in a hearnea and permanent outie when i had an innie)
Anyway it was quite painful when pregnant with DD2 other than being pregnant it doesnt really hurt just more irratating i was told being pregnant and my belly button it was far too close to the baby to do anything about but once she was born they would send a dr around to organise something anyway that never happened and after an emergency c-sec i wasnt really in the mood to push it.

Well now im 12 weeks exactly and in a lot of pain because of it when i sit down i feel the air bubble inside it pop and it kills just sitting here now im in agony but i guess ill just be told the same thing too risky to do anything about whilst pregnant.

Any tips on how to stop the pain or at least dim it down i dont want to be popping panadol left right and centre and my hospital appt isnt for another week or so

Ok so it's "Hernia" :) :hug: not trying to be a smart-ar$e just helpful. Now: have you read-up about them? You know what it is? My DH had one recently and also had it repaired. he found relief by simply pushing it back in. yep, that simple. You might benefit from wearing some support. Speak to your carer about this. I'm sure there is a band specifically for pregnant tummies. Hopefully another BBer will be of more specific help :) ETA: oh and GGGRRRRR! at that stupid ex!

thanks hun, with DD2 my midwife suggested taping it back but the tape only worked for a few weeks before she started kicking at it and it was like ripping a bandaid off every time! Ive read a lot about them etc after trying to find out with DD2 if there was some "safe" way to remove it whilst pregnant

It can't be removed.... it's your intestines poking through darl :) What you will need is to eventually have the muscles of your abdominal wall sewn back together (they have divided, allowing the intestine to pop through)... and yes, this procedure is too risky to be done whilst pregnant.

ETA: it shouldn't happen as it sounds small... but just be careful if it gets excruciatingly painful.... it might be "strangulating" ie the muscles are cutting off the blood supply to the hernia... if that happens you will need to see a doctor fast.

Here, found this:

An umbilical hernia happens when there is a small hole or defect in the abdominal wall. This small hole allows tissue to protrude through the umbilical area. Umbilical hernias are common in newborns. The umbilical hernia may look like an “outie” belly button and is usually more noticeable when a baby is crying. Umbilical hernias in children are usually not something to worry about. The defective hole normally closes on its own by the time a child is two years old. However, when an adult has an umbilical hernia, the defect does not just heal on its own and may require surgical repair.
Causes of umbilical hernia during pregnancy

Most umbilical hernias are congenital, meaning you have had the hernia since birth. The hernia may have been small or not caused any noticeable symptoms. Pregnancy or excessive weight gain can put stress on the defective or weak area of the abdominal wall causing the hernia to become more noticeable. Many adults have umbilical hernias that go unnoticed because the defect is so small that tissue can not pass through it. Once the hole gets large enough that tissue can pass through, the hernia can become painful and you may see bulging around the umbilical area.
Treatment of umbilical hernia during pregnancy

In most cases it is best to wait until you are no longer pregnant before attempting to repair an umbilical hernia. However, if an umbilical hernia becomes incarcerated, meaning that tissue remains trapped in the defective area and can’t be pushed back in, it will need to be repaired immediately. When a hernia becomes incarcerated the trapped tissue will not receive blood and will eventually die. An incarcerated hernia is generally painful and requires urgent surgical repair. As long as the umbilical hernia is not incarcerated, it is usually best to wait to have it repaired. If the hernia is bulging and uncomfortable, rest and gently massage the hernia until the bulging goes back in. If the umbilical hernia is painful or cannot be pushed back in seek immediate medical attention.

When pushing it back in make sure you are fully relaxed... your tummy muscles won't let it go back in otherwise.

i wonder if whilst they already have me open they will do it when i have my c-sec (which is what they said last time!!!)

ETA - I've learnt all about the right/wrong ways of pushing it in its something ive had to do everyday now for 6 years but now taping it down doesnt help as the babies can actually move the tape within 20 mins so its pointless and more painful

Yep, tape wouldn't work.... wouldn't be strong enough. You need a band that goes right around your tummy :) Best to get it fitted by a professional at first so that it's not too tight, not too loose... just so that you know how to wear it.

i wonder what type of bands would work as i know the maternity belly bands dont even when full term, do you mean like a tummy support band type thing similar to the ones you get for sprained wrists etc?

ETA - i should have clarified tape i dont mean sticky tape i mean medical tape which they actually use to keep hernias in until the surgery

Yep, something like that. Surely a antenatal nurse would know... I've never seen one... only heard about them.

they didnt suggest one to me last time around just the tape so obviously she had never heard of one but i am at a different hospital this time so i will def ask my next appt about the band