Pregnancy is a time of tremendous change in a woman’s body. It can bring up lots of emotions and lots of questions. As a hernia specialist, Dr. Gregory Dumanian is often asked about hernias during pregnancy. Hernias are routine and usually manageable during pregnancy. Most pose no risk to the mother or developing baby. Read…Read More…

“Turn your head and cough” is a phrase that most men have heard from their doctor more than any other. Checking for a hernia during a male physical exam is so routine that there is a broad assumption that women never suffer hernia injuries. Below, trusted Chicago plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Dumanian explains that although…Read More…