I m a little nervous, my friend said all women with a titled uterus have to have c-sections and are at risk for misscarriages. i just fpound out that I have one but my doctor didnt say anything about it??? Totally unrelated question, what is a good moisturizer for your belly, Im getting red, dry patches, Im not so worried about stretch marks yet? thanks everyone :)
2007-03-23 02:41:14 · 11 answers · asked by Bored 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
That is not true. Yes there are some women that have to have c-sections but not all. There is a chance your uterus will tilt back and you will be fine. If it doesnt then more than likely you will have to have one. A tilted uterus is where the cervix is back and it will be difficult for the baby to be born.
2007-03-23 02:47:19 · answer #1 · answered by Latintweety 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tilted uterus thing is not a big deal at all. I happen to have a tilted uterus also. I did have all three of my sons by c-section - but for totally different reasons. And a c-section really is not that terrible. Kind of nice, actually - over and done with in about 30 minutes!
As for the dry skin on your belly - try the cream that was originally made for cow udders. Sounds crazy but it really works. They sell it in drug stores in the area that you would normally find other lotions and moisturizers. I have also found that it is really great for diaper rash. The brand I use is called "Bag Balm." Good Luck to you!
2007-03-23 09:46:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also have a tilted uterus. I had the same worries and concerns as your. However, my doctor put my fears to rest. Once the uterus begins to expand (due to the baby growth), it simply sets back upright or tilts back to the spot it is supposed to be. The only "side -effect" I had from my tilted uterus was that I never experienced "baby-in-my-ribs-syndrome". Which basically means, my uterus stayed tilted far enough into my pregnancy that the baby never inhibited my breathing abilities.
I went on to have a natural delivery with no complications.
As for the lotion, I would just something natual like Aveeno Oatmeal Moisturizer..... But that is just me. Good luck...
2007-03-23 09:50:01 · answer #3 · answered by RN_and_mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A tilted uterus is VERY common and usually nothing to worry about. Although occassionally women with a tilted uterus have a more difficult time conceiving, and may have slightly higher rates of cesarean, there is nothing conclusive to indicate that these women are at a substantially higher risk for miscarriage.
As for the belly - anything with Shea works great (my fave is Shea butter from the Body Shop).
Take care and good luck!
2007-03-23 09:49:12 · answer #4 · answered by greyhoundjen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, I read that a tilted uterus normally rights itself after you're about four months along. It should be 'normal' soon enough. Your friend is wrong. If your doctor had any concerns he would have warned you, so just relax. You'll be fine, I'm sure.
As for stretch marks..do u have any already on your body anywhere? If you do, you'll get more. If you don't , you may one of the lucky few with great elasticity in your skin. Keep your belly moisturized to keep it from getting itchy and dry, but I'm afraid nothing will prevent stretch marks. Try not to gain too much unnecessary weight..too fast. It's ok to eat healthy and you have to gain a normal healthy weight during pregnancy, but be careful not to pile up on too much junk that'll pack the pounds on quickly. I did that. Had only a few stretch marks on my waistline..but my thighs are covered..just like stripes. It's disgusting. No need to get them on your legs, lol, I just gained too much weight too fast. It's like it came overnight.
If your mom had stretch marks or your dad, chances are you'll get them. My mom was blessed with none, but my dad has a few on his body (he's a big man)..and so I must have his skin :S
Good luck and congrats on the pregnancy. Try not to worry too much over things that are out of your control. Just hope for the best. Your uterus worry should be no longer a worry. You'll be fine!
2007-03-23 09:48:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a tilted and have never misscarried, and never had a c-section. It just makes sex uncomfey at times. And my babies sit different at times the other women making it harder for me to feel them moove. Other then that we are normal here.
Oh and on the streach marks, though it does help to use a lotion like cocoa butter on you belly, you could still get streach marks. That part is all about if you skin is elestic or not. Which is all gentic, Sometimes a look at how your moms belly looks like might help. Like I take after my mom 5 kids and no marks. ( I only have 2 kids but no marks here either)
2007-03-23 09:50:19 · answer #6 · answered by Mandy R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a tilted uterus and have given birth naturally to 3 of the 4 (the other had birth defects, so the section was for his safety)
The best moisterizer is cocoa butter.
PS Don't belive everything you hear! Talk to your doc.
2007-03-23 09:50:48 · answer #7 · answered by sm2f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem and I delivered two children naturally without a c section. Talk to your Dr about this. Mine had me deliver on my hands and knees. This made the Uterus fall t the right position and lessen the strain on child birth
2007-03-23 09:52:49 · answer #8 · answered by Steph 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tilted uterus does not mean mandatory c-section..And as far as moisturizers try something with shea butter, it's much thicker than cocoa butter
2007-03-23 10:18:54 · answer #9 · answered by wheezerthill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, not true! My mom has a titled uterus (and has since she was young and STILL does) and had both me AND my brother vaginally with NO pain medication for either of us. So, it DOES NOT mean you have to have a C-Section. I know first-hand...I was born out of a titled uterus!! lol
2007-03-23 09:53:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋