I have just been informed that I have a subseptate uterus and while I was once happy my pregnancy is progressing as per normal (im 9 weeks) all of a sudden now I am gripped with fear. Is it likely I will lose my much longed for baby? Or give birth premature? Has anyone else been told they have a subseptate uterus & had healthy pregnancies? Im terrified.
Thanks in advance :)
2007-09-24 18:31:02 · 5 answers · asked by ♥ мυм 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
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2007-09-24 21:56:43 · update #1
Hi - I have just been told that I have a subseptate uterus and I am 7 weeks pregnant. I think the worst thing you can do is worry about it - The risk of miscarriage is 1 in 4 for anyone who gets pregnant. I have been advised that it is possible that the baby may possibly lay horizontally and there is a slight risk of a breech birth - but the majority of women with a subseptate will carry the baby to term and have a vaginal birth. Make sure you keep in touch with your doctor and midwife regarding your concerns but the best thing you can do is to try to relax and enjoy your pregnacy.
2007-09-26 08:05:42 · answer #1 · answered by pcpenrose 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sorry this is not easy to answer its not something i know of or even heard of i looked it up and here is what i found out The uterus is formed very early on in the life of a female embryo. It develops from two ducts or tubes lying side by side. These ducts gradually grow together to form one hollow organ. Occasionally, variations in this development occur, leading to a range of different uterine shapes. The most extreme version is a ‘double uterus’ – two uteri (and two vaginas) side by side. This is very rare! Other, less rare but still uncommon, variations include the ‘subseptate uterus’ and ‘bicornuate uterus’. In both of these, the two embryonic tubes are joined to form a single uterus, but a ‘septum’ (or length of shared wall) remains, running partially down the middle of the inside of the uterus. The subseptate uterus looks and feels the same as a normal uterus from the outside, whilst the top of the bicornuate uterus is broad and dimpled in the middle – ‘heart shaped’ describes it perfectly! The practical effect of either a subseptate or bicornuate uterus depends on the length of the septum. The septum may be nothing more than a bump on the inside wall of the uterus. This is unlikely to affect either pregnancy or childbirth, and may only be discovered accidentally during an ultrasound scan or caesarean section. Very occasionally, the septum may almost divide the uterus. This can have implications for the pregnancy and childbirth. If the fertilised egg implants on the septum, miscarriage is more likely. Premature labour is also a possibility, because the muscle walls of a divided uterus may not stretch as well those of a normal uterus. The baby is much more likely to lie in the breech position, since he cannot turn round easily. The first and second stages of labour are usually normal, but there is an increased risk that the placenta may be retained in the third stage. There are many variations in between these two extremes of a subseptate and bicornuate uterus. It is impossible to predict the possible effect on pregnancy without knowing the length of the septum. ‘Heart shaped’ suggests a minor variation rather than a major abnormality. If it had been otherwise, I'm sure you would have been referred prompted to an obstetrician to discuss the future management of your pregnancy. hope that helps a little and that you and your baby are ok
2016-05-17 23:52:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, don't know anyone with your condition, but one of my friends has a bicornuate uterus, and she has 4 kids, but miscarriages in between. Might be the same for you. Anything that causes the uterus to lose its normal shape may lead to increased chance of miscarriage. Make sure you let your doc know what you are feeling and plan ahead, e.g. you need to rest more, etc.
2007-09-24 18:41:44 · answer #3 · answered by Linni 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have never heard of this honey... I just wanted to tell you that I would be praying for you ... And that I wish you the best and hope all goes well with the pregnancy..
2007-09-24 18:48:32 · answer #4 · answered by af wife 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes i once had a friend who had two normal pregnancies and a set of twins with one,
2007-09-24 18:40:19 · answer #5 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋