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01-02-2013 at 10:42 AM
Organicmam...
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Organicmama1227 is not online. Last active: 05-08-2013, 11:07 AMNewbie

why I can have preterm labor...

 I went to the OB today ( Not the OB who delivered my sons) he said the reason I could/have preterm birth is because my uterus is heart shaped. My first son was born at 35.5 weeks he was 7.9lbs ( he was healthy as can be) and my 2nd was born 2 1/2 weeks early and 9.2lbs. But, has anyone else ever heard of this?

 


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01-02-2013 at 11:07 AM
QueSyrah
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It's called a bicornuate uterus. And yes, it does put you at a higher risk for preterm labor. I'm sure your OB will monitor you closely.

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01-02-2013 at 11:08 AM
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Yup. The technical term is bicornuated uterus. It can cause preterm labour and women with this can also be at higher risk for having a breech baby and requiring a c section. There are varying degrees though, which would determine to what extent the risks are involved. In extreme cases it can cause an incompetent cervix, resulting in very early preterm births and some women require a stitch to keep their cervix closed. Your dr should be able to tell you how severe the malformation is. If you've already had two healthy babies, chances are its not severe.

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01-02-2013 at 11:32 AM
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yep. A good friend of ours has this. hers is so pronounced that she has actually had some trouble with m/c depending on where the embryo tried to implant each time. She's been able to have 3 healthy babies though but she is typically considered high-risk and was put on modified bed-rest for the last half her 2 latter pregnancies.

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01-03-2013 at 3:46 PM
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My cousin's uterus is almost completely bisected. Her first pregnancy? Twins, on the same side. She's had 3 more pregnancies since, and they all came out healthy and normal weights.

 
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