A hernia is a condition in which a part of the intestine or other tissue pushes through a weakened layer of the muscle in your abdomen.  Because of the extra strain that pregnancy places on the abdomen, pregnant women are more prone to developing a hernia. External hernias are the most common type of hernia in pregnant women, occurring usually in the lower abdomen or groin area. The majority of hernias occur in the groin and are classified as either inguinal or