Lump behind Belly Button? Umbilical Hernia?

[missnevermind]

I had an EMCS 10 weeks ago. I had a really good recovery and apart from still being in pain from the SPD/PGP everything is fine and back to normal.

Except, there is a lump behind and slightly above my belly button. I feels really weird as if something quite hard is there, I can press on it and I have no pain.

I had quite a list for my postnatal and forgot to mention it to the doctor, should I go back? It is not painful at all.

I'd get it checked out anyway just to ease your mind. Your abdominals might still be slightly parted in the middle. My belly button popped very early and I didn't realise this was because my muscles were separating, and that they also hold the pubic symphysis together. Had an emcs myself so know how hard it can be.
Please take care of yourself xx

It might be a hernia. My eldest dd had a lump just above her belly button when she was about 18 months old. It turned out to be an epigastric hernia.
The surgeon did an excellent job in sorting it out and she now has a tiny, almost invisible scar.

I agree it's best to get it checked out.

Thanks both.
I have an appt with the nurse next Tuesday for my implant so will show it to her then and see what she says.

I have no feeling at all in that area from when they cut the nerves so I dont know if it should be hurting but I just cant feel it IYSWIM.

@missnevermind so sorry to write on such an old post! Are you able to remember what the lump was? I have the exact same! My dr said its not a hernia but because its painless it will not be investigated. I wondered if you got any answers? Thank you :)

Hi. Wow what an old post I had forgotten I wrote it 😁
Yes it was /is a hernia. It was never repaired as it was not a problem and did not cause any pain. The doctor said if it gave me any trouble or interfered with bowel movements to go straight back. But to be honest it has never hurt I just make sure any clothes I buy do not fasten across it.
But my daughter Is 11 soon so I have had it a long time. To be honest I should have pushed harder at the beginning for more information or for something to be done as it is quite unsightly now.
Please insist that they look into it.