For how long can you hold your baby upright after hernia surgery, many parents are more concerned, now most of the hernia is done by laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery. The procedure has the advantages of less trauma and faster recovery, if the child cries more seriously, usually 4-6 hours after surgery can be held upright, pay attention not to squeeze the wound to avoid causing wound pain. You should also pay attention to observe whether there is any shortness of breath, dyspnea, as well as observe the condition of the stomach to see whether there is any abdominal distension and the feeling of wanting to pass stools. After surgery, it is recommended to take bed rest, reduce crying, avoid strenuous activities, colds, coughs, constipation, which will increase the abdominal pressure and is the main cause of postoperative recurrence.