[spiritofthings]

I'm about a month pregnant and I have a mole on my back which the doc wants to remove soon. I'm worried about this - for the foetus but also because I'm nursing my DS. Anyone else had moles removed whilst pregnant? Thanks.

 

[darcytrue]

I have had a mole removed, however, I wasn't pregnant. It takes about 90 seconds for the whole procedure. I remember they stuck a needed in to it to numb it, let it get numb and then came back and removed the mole and that was it. It was a very quick procedure. It took a few weeks to heal up and the mole hole was black for a while but that's it.

Have you called the physician that is doing the removal to ask what they use to numb you? I'm sure it will be fine.

 

[mags]

It should be ok, b/c they just use a local to numb the area. I had a mole that needed to be removed, but was able to wait until after I had my baby to do it. Like the other pp said, it only takes a couple of minutes, it's a very quick, office procedure. What did your doctor say?

 

[jammomma]

I had a mole removed from under my breast during this pregnancy. The doc used a very tiny amount of local. It was quick, painless and didn't cause me any problems.

 

[Full Heart]

I had a huge mole removed while pg. Mine was a bit more complicated cause it was so big and took a long time to heal. I would rather get it done early on in the pg than later when you are huge and uncomfortable. I really didn't think it was much different that cutting yourself and needing stitches. Me and baby were fine.

 

[mominsnj]

i had one removed while pregnant. dr used a local and ob said it shouldnt be any problems having it done. took about 30 seconds from start to finish.

 

[spiritofthings]

Yeah, I think I need to call up the doc to find out what will be used for numbing. Doc's not too communicative though. I think it's time to find another one. Thank you so much for everyone who replied. I do appreciate it.