Let's Talk About Having a Bicornuate Uterus

JennBUT (232) 08 Feb 2007 09:30 PM

I was diagnosed with uterine didelphys which is very similar to a bicornuate uterus (and often times referred to as one in the same). It was a long road to successful pregnancy and lots of treatment and Dr visits, but I have two very healthy boys. Just proof that it CAN be done!!!

Sara Denomme (1063) 09 Feb 2007 09:36 AM

That is wonderful - thank you so much for sharing!

Andrea Hermitt (5507) 27 Feb 2007 09:43 PM

I had my two children 10 and 12 years ago before finding out I had a bircornate uterus. The problem was not diagnosed until after it was removed and disected. I had it removed after years of uncontrolled bleeding.

MMP (5) 01 Mar 2007 08:00 AM

I am 30 years old. On the 31st of December 2006 I had a miscarriage. I was 15 weeks pregnant. I have a bicornuate uterus. During my pregnancy I had three scares that resulted in severe bleeding and visits to hospital. Each time the doctor confirmed that the baby was fine. Throughout the pregnancy I was spotting and was bed bound. I am having a hard time dealing with the loss and I am very worried that I will continue to have problems and will not be able to carry a baby to full term. I would like to try again as I know the pregnancy road might be very difficult as I am in the high risk category. However, my boyfriend wants to wait a year or two before trying again. I have been with him for three years and live with him. I am not comfortable with the idea of trying again in a year or two years time primarily because I suspect that I will have difficult pregnancy. This is causing a rift in our relationship. I am having a hard time dealing with this and am considering leaving. I don't understand his reasons for waiting. We have a house and he is financial able. I am considering couple counselling but in the end the rejection feels too much for me to do with. Any advice?

fostertwin (5) 09 Nov 2007 01:35 PM

Howdy all. Wanted to share some thoughts on the "split" uterus. I have a completely split uterus, from the cervix it completely branches into two. My husband and I have been married 8 years, and 7 years ago we started trying for children. After many tests, fertility treatments, and such we pretty much gave up and decided to do foster care. Well, we've adopted our son Elijah, he's 4 now, and we're on our way to adopting another foster son. And..............we're pregnant!!! :) I'm currently 28 weeks along, I've been on bedrest for 7 weeks due to bleeding. My doc is trying to get me to 30 weeks, I think I'll make it! I had a cerclage put in at 13 weeks, something I highly recommend as the procedure wasnt anything major and it seems to have helped. Just saw the little man on Wednesday (yes, we're having a boy! prayers please :) ) and he looks wonderful. I guess my point in all this is that it is possible to achieve pregnancy with a split uterus, it may take awhile but DONT GIVE UP! We truly never expected to be able to get pregnant, I actually considered having a hysterectomy last fall. Thank the Lord I didnt!

lisaborgens (11) 11 Dec 2007 01:14 AM

Hi there, I'm 25 and I was just told I have the split uterus so its called.I'd never heard of this and frankly it upset me to know that I will have probelms having children. I have still have to have an ultra sound to get the whole picture,but from what my doctor could see she said it looks like a classic case,but she wants to do an ultra sound. Its not fixable,but I'm hoping maybe it isn't a severe situation. I'm not married and I'm single so I guess I shouldn't panic just yet,I'm not trying to have a baby just yet,but I'll post an update after I have my ultra sound on Jan 3rd 2008.

Brealynette (15) 18 Dec 2007 11:04 PM

Hi, I am 21 and I found out a little over 2 years ago that I have a Bicornuate Uterus. My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for 2 years and 4 months now. I have had 3 miscarriages... My uterus is completly split. the doctor says its like I have 2 small uterus unstead of just one normal one.. My question is can you get pregnant and stay pregnant with this problem ... Or will I just keep having miscarriages.. I questioned my doctor about this He will not give me a straight answer. Thanks

fwhite0128 (5) 30 Dec 2007 04:21 PM

I was just reading the post and I wanted to add my situation to it. I'm 35 now, but when I was pregnant with my first child at 19 I started going into labor at 4 months and kept having issues until I was 7 months and at that time I had to have a C-section. It wasn't until a few months after that, that my doctor discovered that I had a split uterus. He told me that with every child that I have that my uterus will be able to expand more. 3 years later I was pregnant again and I was able to carry her until I was 8 months. I'm in the process of TTC and I'm scared that since it's been so long that I'm going to start right back at only being able to carry my baby to 7 months (so I pray). I do have a question for you ladies. Do you know that it's possible that you only have one kidney? About 8 years ago I started having some bad stomach pain, I thought maybe gallbladder problems. Well I went to the ER and I had an ultrasound done and while the technician was trying to find the problem, I was asked if I donated a kidney or if I was in some accident that took one of my kidneys. Well the answer to that was NO. I told my OBGYN about it and he told me that he should of checked for that when he found out that I had a split uterus. He told me that the uterus and kidneys form at the same time and usually when there is an issue with one that there's usually a problem with the other. My one kidney is healthy, but I had to stop taking any anti-inflammatory because it's not good for your kidney/s. Have that checked out if you haven't already. Anyway just know that you can have a baby, I have 2 health girls 15 and 12 and TTC another. Good luck and baby dust to all.

hazelm (5) 01 Jan 2008 05:33 PM

hi I just want everyone to know that it is possible to fall pregnant and have a healthy baby with a bi-cornuate uterus. I had my son 8 years ago although at the time I didnt know about my uterus, I only found out when I started having fertility problems a few years ago but I also have pcos so this is the main reason for my fertility problems. So dont give up hope it is def possible to have a baby and a perfectly normal pregnancy and carry to full term my sone was born about a week and a half early but that was going by the scan dates. Im keeping my fingers crossed for all of you and that I may be able to have another baby one day.

lisaborgens (11) 06 Jan 2008 06:11 PM

Yup I have the split right up the middle of it giveing me two halves of about the same size, I have to have the ultrasound to check my kidneys,but well least I know. I'm not trying for kids,but I'll worry about it when I get that far :) Guess I'll update when i get my kidney results back.

Brealynette (15) 22 Jan 2008 07:51 PM

Thank you all so much for your words of encouragment.You hve given me so much hope.. I know that I will have a baby when God gets ready to give me one. It is so easy to get dicouraged when you have been waiting so long.But it is awsome to have people that have went through it to talk to you about it. Thank you so much keep the words of encouragment comeing..

ladynel (5) 25 Jan 2008 04:27 PM

I first off would like to say thank you to everyone who has posted on this site... Your encouragement does not go without praise. I was diagnosed with having a bicornuate uterus about 2 years ago... right after I got married. I started researching a bicornuate uterus and realized that it is so nice to read stories from women like you who can relate to what I am going through. So thank you! For the last 6 months my husband and I have been trying to conceive but have not had any luck. Although we knew starting a family could potentially be a long and hard road, we are trying to not get too discouraged... after all, it has only been 6 months. I am going to see a new doctor on Feb. 26th so I am hoping that she will have some great advice. I will also have to ask her about the kidney thing.

Tristi Pinkston (10839) 26 Jan 2008 12:19 PM

Wow -- so that's what my condition is called!

I had three children at home with a midwife with no complications at all and I never suspected there was anything wrong with me. Baby #4 was breech and would not turn, so I went in for a c-section and they told me my uterus was heart-shaped and that the baby had gotten hung up and couldn't turn. All my children are completely healthy and I've never had problems with fertility -- I'm seeing now, after reading this article, that there's a lot more that could have gone wrong. I'm so glad it didn't!

chandler1988 (5) 29 Jan 2008 12:55 PM

I just found out I have a split uterus when I was 8 weeks pregnant. I am now 16 weeks and have had no problems. I'm sort of confused because when my doctor told me I had a split uterus she told me the only thing that it could cause was for me to go into labor a month or so early. She didn't tell me about any chance of a miscarriage or anything. Would she have told me if I had a chance of that or did she probably just not tell me so I wouldn't worry and stress myself out and increase the chance of having a miscarriage?

taylorann (8) 29 Jan 2008 07:08 PM

I just found out today that I have a bicornuate uterus. I am 17 and I am not planning on starting a family anytime soon, but reading about all of the complications I could face when I am ready to start a family really scares me. I have been a complete mess all day because I am afraid I won't be able to have children. For as long as I can remember, I have been terrified that I wouldn't be able to have my own children. I think it was because my mother new a woman that couldn't have kids, so my mom had one for her, and ever since then, (i was 2-3yrs then) I was afraid I would have to find someone to have a baby for me. Then, as my friends were all getting their periods, I wasn't. And it again had me thinking that I couldn't have kids. So, today when I found out that I have a bicornuate uterus, I was devastated. (Especially after I did research on it) But, after reading everyones stories on here, it gave me hope. It made me feel a little bit better knowing that there are people out there that made out just fine. I am really hoping and praying that I will someday have my own healthy children. To everyone else out there that is in this same position, you are in my prayers and I hope everything turns out okay. Thank you so much everybody!!!

leidbug_2000 (5) 04 Feb 2008 08:53 AM

Thanks for sharing your stories! I'm 26 and I found out I had a bicornate uterus about a year ago along with a wall of tissue (tranversed vaginal septum) blocking the entrance to my uterus. I had surgery on 1/30/08 to remove the wall of tissuse and to get a bettter look at the uterus. The uteri are similar in size. However, they found my right fallopian tube has some scar tissue in it and my lefft one was removed already. The doc. said I wouldn't be able to have kids naturally and would have to do invitro, surogacy or adoption. I am leaning toward invitro and have been told the chance of miscarriage is about 25% and that I will most likely only carry to approx. 27 weeks. Any advice or comments on my situation would be appreciated. We go back to the doc. on 2/6/08 to talk more about the options.

P.S. My Reproductive Specialist mention the possibility of having 3 kidneys since deformities are possible in conjunction with the split uterus which is a birth defect. I guess I was checked out for multiples and that was one thing that was normal!

ang1978 (5) 05 Feb 2008 06:13 PM

i have always known i had a bicornuate uterus, i have had two normal births, i did have my girls when i was young but the only problem i had when i gave birth was i lost a lot of blood, and yes its true the doctors do say the bigger the baby the more chance of early labour i proved them wrong lol my first child was 9lb 1oz my second was 10lb. two years ago i did have a miscarrage but i am now 17 weeks pregnant, my youngest child is 12 years old , i guess what im saying is that every bicornuate uterus is different while i do have a complete split in mine which is bad, but i have not had alot of dramas because of it, i have found that in the first few weeks of pregnancy try to get as much bed rest as possible, good luck to everyone

Brealynette (15) 07 Feb 2008 11:05 PM

You guys dont know what it means to have all of yall's encouragment.. As I wrote above.I to have a bicornuate uterus. mine is split in half. I ahve had a few miscarriages. One very recent. All of you that have the same prob and get on here and tell about your children give me so much hope. Thank you so much ! keep the words of encouragement comeing.

Jenny212 (15) 08 Feb 2008 12:55 PM

Hello All.

Its so encouraging to see all the women who have the same problem as me and I feel that there is hope. I too was diagnosed this yr with a bicornuate uterus (heart shape). I'm 30 , and my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for 2 and a half yrs. I finally got pregnant in December 2007 and at 6 weeks I started spotting. They did an ultra sound and found that I have the heart shape uterus with the little hooks on top, and thankfully there was a heart beat and we saw the little baby . (Heart beat was 107 at 6 weeks) And my baby is implanted on the right side quite high up there close to the hook. He sent us home and told me I am high risk pregnancy (as encouraging as doctors are lol). I've had a miscarriage a few yrs back and we were involved in a car accident witch didn't help and caused me to finally miscarry. No one picked up that I had the bicornuate uterus in the ultra sound. However getting back to this pregnancy, after spotting on and off at 6 , 7 , 8 weeks.. it seemed to taper off and i had 2 weeks of no spotting. I'm now in my 11th week and i've started spotting a little again , and have had some sharp pains across my uterus , seems right there where the hook is. We are going to go to the doctor again and get an ultra sound to see if the baby is growing ok. I'm just wondering if anyone has had spotting and what your experience was , and if any of you out there have the same thing with the baby implanted on the right side. I'm being hopeful and keeping my eyes towards God. I pray for all of you with the same condition, God knows its a tough road. While so many women take pregnancy for granted. I cherish every moment of it because I don't know what tomorrow brings.

Jenny212 (15) 09 Feb 2008 11:40 AM

MMP (5) 01 Mar 2007 08:00 AM

I am 30 years old. On the 31st of December 2006 I had a miscarriage. I was 15 weeks pregnant. I have a bicornuate uterus. During my pregnancy I had three scares that resulted in severe bleeding and visits to hospital. Each time the doctor confirmed that the baby was fine. Throughout the pregnancy I was spotting and was bed bound. I am having a hard time dealing with the loss and I am very worried that I will continue to have problems and will not be able to carry a baby to full term. I would like to try again as I know the pregnancy road might be very difficult as I am in the high risk category. However, my boyfriend wants to wait a year or two before trying again. I have been with him for three years and live with him. I am not comfortable with the idea of trying again in a year or two years time primarily because I suspect that I will have difficult pregnancy. This is causing a rift in our relationship. I am having a hard time dealing with this and am considering leaving. I don't understand his reasons for waiting. We have a house and he is financial able. I am considering couple counselling but in the end the rejection feels too much for me to do with. Any advice?

I am sorry to hear about your loss. I know all to well what its like to have a miscarriage. And to have this bicornuate uterus (heart shape) . I too am spotting on and off and I pray every day that I'll be ok, but its really in Gods hands. Don't loose hope . Women who have worse shaped uterus' still give birth to healthy babies. So there is hope. Losing a baby isn't just hard for us its hard for our loved ones especially husbands, boyfrends... They suffer just as much . Give it time to heal for both of you. I know that its frightning to think of getting pregnant again and going through this Yet again! I think of it as well and it terrorizes me . But look on the bright side and where there's faith there's hope! I know women who have had more than 8 miscarriages and they still have healthy babies. Who knows why that is , only God knows , our job is to keep trying and hoping for the best. Maybe some time to heal will be good for you , spiritually and phisically and maybe in a yr or two you will change your mind and want to try again. Its hard to see past tomorow when you grieve a loss of a baby , and it stays with you forever, I know because my loss is always in my mind, but we just have to keep on going no matter how hard the road seems to be. I pray you make the right decision and stick it out and try to work on your relationship and hang in there time trully does heal us! Good luck!

God bless you

maybabymom (5) 24 Feb 2008 03:18 AM

I came upon this site after googling Bicornuate Uterus. In May, 2006, I delivered a beautiful healthy boy via c-section. Immediately following the delivery, the doctor mentioned that I had a heart-shaped uterus. I had bleeding at 13 weeks that seemed to be a miscarriage, but was not. Then around 5 or 6 months, I began having trouble breathing in almost any position but standing. And my ribs felt like there was a hot poker stuck in them. Eventually you could actually see his head turn above by my ribs. At around 35 weeks, they confirmed that he was breech and I was losing fluid. Also, he seemed to stop growing in my womb. So at 37 weeks they delivered him by c-section. I had no idea until that day that I had an abnormally-shaped uterus. But after reading about it, I can see that I had most of the common issues associated with it. I am sort of glad I did not know about it, because I would have worried even more than I already did about him making it to full term. I count myself quite lucky to have my beautiful, amazing son who is now 21 months old. The doctor never has never said anything about the risks associated with a bicornuate uterus with regard to trying to for baby #2. I guess I will just have to have faith that it will happen if it is meant to be. Blessings to all who are still waiting for this miracle to happen in their lives. Just know that it can happen and try not to get too discouraged. Good luck!

Jenny212 (15) 16 Apr 2008 08:30 PM

Hello everyone.

Well I'm 21 weeks along and so far so good praise the Lord. I had a lot of bed rest so far and have been taking it easy for the most part. I'm thankful that i haven't had any more spotting wich was freaking me out . So i'm just letting everyone know there is hope even with a heart shape uterus like mine. I always remind myself that God is in charge and that if he wants this baby to live well nothing not even some funny shaped uterus will stop it from living because it was God's Will! So have faith girls and good luck to all women suffering with the same condition. THERE IS HOPE!

Tristi Pinkston (10839) 17 Apr 2008 12:56 AM

Hey, Jenny! Yes, there is hope. I've had four children and every one of them have been born healthy and strong. The last one was a c-section, but I was able to have the other three naturally. It can be done -- keep the faith that it's so.

cubipt (5) 18 Apr 2008 01:07 PM

Hi,

I just found out that I have a bicornuate uterus today. I am 37 and have four children. I have 15, 13, 5, & 3. I am flabbergasted reading how many problems I could have had and thankful for my 4 healthy children. I remember when I was younger, wanting to become pregnant and as I got older, being thankful that I didn't at a young age. I used to think that I couldn't get pregnant and told my first husband I couldn't (and then I did, oops!) Anyway,

happypapy (5) 29 Apr 2008 08:48 AM

hi my wife is 8 weeks pregnant and we fonud out she has a bicornuate uterus today. That explains why she had a miscarriage last year. I would really like to get some advice from expericence people. Thanks

1happimom (5) 12 May 2008 08:41 PM

ok im 32 and i have a 14 year old and 2 year old. I have haad a total of 10 miscarriages and 2 live births due to the fact that even though i was having ultrasounds every 2 weeks thoughout my pregnancy with my 14 year old, not until i was pregnant with my 2 year old (9t pregnancy), a really good ultrasound tech noticed i had a bicornuated uterus. I was in e.r. almost every other day due to red bleeding (alot) and i was put on strict bed rest my whole pregnancy and bled the whole pregnancy till 15 weeks, and then i stopped. My 2 year old was breech but healthy. You can get pregnant but until u have a good ultrasound tech and dr on your side, there might be alot of unanswered questions and worrying. Good luck to all with this,but my dr did say that i could have the other side sewed up so i could only get pregnant on the right side.

Kiachu (5) 02 Jun 2008 08:19 PM

Hello,

I have a bicornuate uterus. It was diagnosed when I was 5 weeks and was having some adominal pain. The ER doctors told me I would miscarry, but my GYN told me not to worry and just look out for preterm labor and be prepared for a c-section because of a breech. I had an uncomplicated pregnancy and went to term. My daughter wasn't breech. I did have a horrible birth experience due to the baby being face up and jammed up in my pelvic bone. That led to a painful, long labor and finally a c-seciton, but otherwise my uterus caused no problems. I have no bleeding during pregnancy nor any abnormal periods after. I know people who didn't find out they had this type of Uterus until they had a hystorectomy or a c-section after a 3rd or 4th child.

I was also told that it was hard to get pregnant. But I was pregnant after a month of trying. Baby ended up on the right side. I heard the fertility problems are the exception and not the rule and that if a woman with a bicornuate uterus miscarries it could be other reasons besides the uterus.

Lauryn79 (5) 10 Jun 2008 09:25 PM

I am going on 29 years old, and I completely understand all the stories I see here. I was diagnosed with a bicornuate uterus (heart-shaped not split) when I was a teenager, of course then I wasn't really concerned.

I got pregnant at 19 and had no complications what so ever. It was at 38 weeks that my Doc informed me that my daughter kept turning around and ultimately induced me 1 week early when they caught her head down (2000). No problems but she at the age of five was diagnosed with a congenial heart defect that was surgically repaired, not quite sure if it was related. My second pregnancy(Jan 01) was a miscarriage (12 weeks) but I immediately got pregnant a 3rd time (not recommended though) My 2nd child (3rd Pregnancy) put me into pre-term labor at 28 weeks.. I was put through the whole nine yards (magnisium sulfate YUCK) but it did stop the labor for the time being. She was preterm but only 3 weeks...(Dec 2001) After her I was re-married and in 2006 I became pregnant(#4) , I again miscarried ( 10 weeks)... a few months later I was pregnant again(#5) and this was the most stressful one thus far, at 7 weeks the ultrasound detected a baby and a mass of unknown origin, I was spotting but the doc told us it was still a viable baby... a long story short I began to have Heavy bleeding with clots, I would almost faint and turn pale while experiencing pain, and 1 mass turned into two and the baby was still fine.. Of course I was on bed-rest, I was unable to even walk for more than a few minutes with out the feeling of fainting due to the blood loss... unfortunately this baby made it to 15 weeks and I lost it...My husband and I have taken a break trying. It was indeed a very emotional time and still affects us today. Both of us are scared. I do have faith that we will have our first child (my 2 children are from my last marriage.) This is the first time I have found a forum that discussed this issue, I have felt so alone. Even though my story may sound scary, I didn't write this to scare anyone, I understand what it's like not to be aware of this condition. I learned what I know through experience and research and a few good doctors have filled in the blanks. I believe that this should be studied more often. I have been asked by technicians and doctors to let people observe my ultrasound for learning purposes on many occasions, I always say yes, I feel that this is important to know more about. This is so rare, I think it's almost humorous how excited medical staff get to view my special heart-shaped uterus.. those of you who are newly diagnosed, my one advice I would give is find the right doctor!! Best of luck to all of us :) and thank you for sharing your stories! It's helped my soul a lot!

michshellybelly (5) 23 Jun 2008 04:02 PM

I am 28 and 13 weeks pregnant...I had no problems conceiving...but for some strange reason always felt like I would never get pregnant. Upon having my first ultrasound, my doctor informed me that I had a bicornuate uterus. I left the office scared, uninformed, and upset. After researching the condition (and having an awful experience with that OBGYN) I decided to contact another doctor who deals with fetal medicine and high risk pregnancies. I live in San Diego and now how a wonderful doctor, who I feel confident will take care of my baby and I. I think my uterus is more heart shaped and does not have a septum. At this point my doctor has me coming in every three weeks. They are checking my cervix to make sure that isn't shortening (which is a sign of preterm labor). I've spent many days and nights upset and worried, but I've just decided that this is out of my hands and there is no sense in worrying when everything might work out just fine. I would suggest that if you have this condition - find a specialist that sees these types of condition all the time. Try researching perinatal, high-risk, or fetal medicine doctors. I wish all healthy and happy pregnancies and babies.

dawnmerlino (5) 24 Jul 2008 04:39 PM

Hi , I' m 34 years old and just today I was diagnosed through an ultrasound for my current pregnancy of 9 weeks with a bicornuate uterus. I already have 2 healthy boys ages 15 and 11 and had not 1 problem with thoses pregnancies. I carried both boys full term and they both weighted over 7 pounds. I am now more scared about miscarring more then ever! Just last April I miscarried at 6 weeks and it was horrible!!!! It took me and my husband 1 year to conceive this child , the last thing I want is to lose it . My doctor said that I was able to carry my other 2 full term and no problems I should be fine , she also said the baby is looking good and is where it should be!! I just hope for the best and a happy healthy baby in February!!!!!!! Good Luck to all the women with the same problem :)

neman (5) 12 Aug 2008 06:45 AM

I found out at 41 weeks that I have a bicornuate uterus and have to have a c-section. I was told that a lot of times the baby comes preterm or is small. My baby is 8 pounds and there was a lot of extra fluid. The only reason they caught it was because I was over my due date and the baby turned. My doctor wanted to avoid a c-section so he sent me to get a version (to turn the baby). In that ultrasound they found a septum and told me it was too dangerous to do a version so the only way the baby would come is a c-section. I was really surprised that no one caught on at my 5 month ultrasound. Everyone is surprised that I have such a big and healthy baby that made it 41 weeks. At this point my only worry is what will happen the next time we try to have a baby. We had no trouble getting pregnant and had no miscarriages. But if there is a risk of miscarriage or preterm labor it worries me. It also limits the number of children we can have (which is really disheartening). I know with a c-section in general I really can't have very many kids. Anyone got advice? Should we try right away to see if we can have another or should we wait? Is waiting going to put us further behind in being able to have children (especially if I miscarry a lot)?

brendastar (5) 17 Sep 2008 08:13 AM

Hi everyone, Just want to say that it is very possible to have a healthy baby with a heart shaped uterus. I have twp healthy girls one 12 years old and one 4 years old. At the beginning of my first pregnancy there was a lot of bleeding which I had thought (and the hospital also thought this) had ended in a miscarriage only to find out a week later I was still pregnant. After that episode everything went on just fine. I had her two weeks before my due date. Second, pregnancy went smoothly also I had her two weeks before my due date also. Didn't find out I had a heart shaped uterus until last year also my uterus is tilted. My doctor said he was surprised I had not had many problems. I have had two miscarriages. I am going on 3 months now TTC. I wish everyone here the very best

jessieholmes (6) 01 Oct 2008 05:29 PM

I am now 25 years old and have known about my bicornuate uterus for about 6 years. I first found out I had a heart shaped uterus when I was pregnant with my first baby. I went for my normal appointment at my six month mark and they could not find a heartbeat. I was told the baby had died in my uterus and I had to give birth to my still born son Cameron. I was tramatized and figured I would never be able to have children. After that pregnancy I had three miscarriages at various stages and then I got pregnant with my little miracle her name Angelina and she is three now. I had a rough pregnancy with her and she was on my right side but like all of you I was on immediate bed rest and I aslo had normal bleeding the whole pregnancy and she was fine. Since my daughter I have had many miscarriages trying to have one more baby and I have recently found out I am pregnant again. I am approximately seven weeks and I went for an ultrasound and I have lakes and lakes of blood in both sides of my uterus's and the doctor was not sure if he saw a heartbeat this week but last week we saw one. He gave me the speech it could be hard to see because of the amount of blood you have but he said if I am to miscarry it will happen and I can't prevent it. I have not been bleeding and I am not in pain so I am confused. My doctor has me coming in again in a week to repeat the ultrasound and if the baby has grown in size then we should be good but I don't know I am so scared. Every time you lose a baby it is hard no matter how far along you are and you find yourself asking what did i do wrong for this to happen but you must remember you didn't. I am blessed to have my daughter but I so urge to have one more. I also take a lot of meds when pregnant so if you guys are on them they may help during the first trimester. I take prometrium which highers your hormones for the baby and I am also now taking baby asprin every day for better circulation for the baby. I will keep you guys posted and it is so nice to hear people understand how it is because at every doctor I've been too I am the only patient with this uterus. I wish all of you the best of luck and god bless.

dajamie99 (10) 04 Oct 2008 05:44 PM

I am 27 years old and was just told that I have a split uterus. I have two uteri and two cervixes. However my uteri are on top of each other, not side by side. I am glad to see your discussion because I am getting mixed messages about being able to get pregnant. I have heard that I am able to get pregnant but that there are risks involved such as early term labor, miscarriages, etc. I am honestly scared to death. If anyone has this same sort of thing...were you able to have kids? Should I even consider having kids?

shadowsaint1911 (5) 18 Oct 2008 05:43 AM

I have been wanting to share my story since I have a bicornuate uterus, and I know there's an over-whelming amount of negative things about it on the internet. I am proof that there CAN be success and you CAN carry to full-term, God willing.

My husband and I found out we were pregnant a few years ago. I was a healthy 26 year old woman with no health problems. I was shocked and devestated when, at 7 weeks, I started bleeding. I found out I had lost the baby after an ultrasound was done and no heartbeat was found. The ultrasound technician could clearly see it was because of where the baby implanted itself in my uterus. They told me I had a Bicornuate Uterus, a uterine abnormality that about 1-3% of all women are born with. The shape of my particular uterus is where one side is noticeably larger than the other (the right side is the larger of the two), and the septem is partially, but not completely, separating the two sides.

I did TONS of research on Bicornuate Uteruses, because I wanted to know everything I could about it. 3 months after the D&C, I found out I was pregnant again. This time, my doctor put me on Progesterone suppositories. Progesterone is suppose to help strength the uterine lining to help sustain the pregnancy. I was on Progesterone until week 36. Through careful behavior and lots of prayers, I delivered a healthy 9 lbs 6 oz baby girl on June 11. She was breach, so I had a c-section, but a breach presentation is very common with a Bicornuate Uterus, because the baby doesn't have as much room to "spread out" as it would with a full uterus.

I want to mention that my daughter (who is now 4 months old) has Torticullis. This is a involuntary head motion to one particular side due to not being able to move freely. We are doing physical theraphy now, but again, this is also really common with a Bicornuate Uterus. I'm just thankful to have her here, and to have had a success story to share with you all.

pwright414 (5) 23 Oct 2008 07:15 AM

I learned about my bicornuate uterus when I was 8 weeks pregnant. Like many of the other posters, I had cramping and bleeding, so I went to my urgent care facility. The ultrasound showed that the baby was ok, but my uterus was abnormally shaped. As a veterinary technician, I was familiar with bicornuate uteri, because that's waht dogs and cats have! I was put on bedrest for a day, then restricted activity for the remainder of the week. At 9 1/2 weeks the bleeding stopped. Baby was still ok. I researched on the internet about uterine abnormalities, but even with lots of scary stories, there were many with happy endings.

At 34 weeks, I thought the baby dropped, and at my appointment, my OB felt around and said, "Nope. She's breech." They would continue checking the position of the baby to see if she would turn, but my OB said to plan on a C-section. From about 36 weeks on, the baby had definitely settled in one position, her head below the ribs on my right side, her butt down a little on the left. My husband and I could feel her head and butt perfectly. She was apparently comfy this way.

Thankfully my doctor knew that you should NEVER attempt an eversion (to turn the baby) with an abnormal uterus. (I personally think eversions are barbaric and risky in any situation.) She scheduled my C-section at 39 weeks; she didn't want me to go into labor at all. Breech babies make for scary sections in an emergency. My daughter was delivered easily. She turned 1 year old two weeks ago.

Since then, I have had an HSG (hysterosalpingogram) to determine the exact shape. They injected dye into the uterus and used a flouroscope (like a live x-ray) to take a look. It was pretty cool to see what it really looked like. Mine isn't split with a septum or even very heart-shaped. I thought it looked more like a curved sausage link, actually.

After the HSG, I was referred for an MRI. My husband is in the military and we live in Japan right now. All of my OB/GYN care was done at a military hospital, but for the MRI, I was sent to a Japanese hospital. It will be another week or so before my OB gets in touch with me after looking at the MRI CD from the Japanese hospital. She wanted to be thorough in her diagnostics. Sometimes women with uterine abnormalities can also have spinal or kidney abnormalities, and she wanted to rule out any other problems.

As for more pregnancies, my period was a few days late a couple months ago. I had a positive home test, but it was over a 3-day weekend, and so by the time I got to the hospital for a blood test, it came up negative. I had started bleeding a couple hours before I got the phone call. I don't know if that counts as a miscarriage. I guess technically it was a "chemical pregnancy." The embryo never implanted. My husband and I are trying, but we don't break out the thermometer or chart my cervical mucus (gross!). We just have a whole lot of fun from day 13 to 17!

Hang in there, ladies! It can be done! There are plenty of women here who are proof positive that size, I mean, SHAPE doesn't matter!

Foreverblessed7 (5) 27 Oct 2008 04:59 AM

Hi I learned that I had a bicornuate uterus when pregnant with my 1st son. He is 25 now. Was born 3 weeks early, breech and no complications at all. I worked a waitressing job up to 2 days before I had him and that was because it was a weekend otherwise I would have kept working.(6lb 8oz) I had a Ceasarian with him. Second was also a boy, They took him 2 weeks early for the Ceasarian and he was 7lb 5oz. He also was in breech and no trouble at all. My 3rd was my girl. Another breech and 4 lb. She decided to come early at 8 weeks but doctors stopped her for 2 more weeks and made it to 6 weeks early. She was so tiny and they said she would have to stay in hospital for at least 6 weeks. I think we made it to 10 days and they released her as she took to the breast so good that she was thriving. Back 25yrs ago we didn't have internet to look up what these things meant and I have only now looked into it due to other tests. All I can say is that back then I was so grateful to God for my 3 beautiful children and now I am even more grateful as I am learning more of what could have happened. My advise is lay hands on your tummy and thank God for your beautiful healthy baby and leave it in Gods hands. Blessings. P.s. Look on the bright side we have 2 hearts. (ha HA)

Katani (15) 06 Nov 2008 02:30 AM

Hi every one I just found this web site and have been reading all your comments and just want to say thank you to all of you for a lot of hope, I am 25yrs old and my parnter and I had been trying for a baby for about 11 months and we just found out a month ago that I have a Bicornuate Uterus as well as a Septate Vagina, one side of my uterus is 6mm and the other side is 4mm and we have had probably one misscariage but I would have been only 4 weeks pregnant, We wont know the whole extent of things until this monday when I go and see a specialist and see what our options are but to just know that it is possible even if us ladies have to be stronge and go through the pain and worry of maybe misscariaging ,that one time we will carry to full term and we will become the best parents ever and I think we have to hold on to that. It does help that I have a the love of my life right there beside me through it all:-) I also suffer from Kidney infections that really hurt which I have at the moment, so will be getting those checked out aswell hopefully I have two normal ones hey guys hehe Good luck to you all thinkn bout use all.

VeryProudArmyWife (5) 06 Nov 2008 12:18 PM

Hello everyone!...I'm 25 and as well have a bicornuate utterus..By the grace of God, I've successfully carried two beautiful babies. My first who is now 6 yrs old..came at 32 weeks..(5lbs) ..and my second, who is now 11 months..came at 35 weeks..(6lbs 8oz). I went into preterm labor at about 26 weeks with both. With my second I contracted almost non-stop ..every few minutes until I was 35 weeks, which was very miserable but luckily my cervix was very strong and didn't start opening until about 31 weeks. As big of a downfall as it is to having a bicornuate uterus..the one positive upside to it is that the baby has a lot less room to move around in which makes it a lot harder..therefore makes them stronger, so they are more likely to come out typically in better health than your average premature baby. Having these issues is definitely an experience, but with a little faith and some good rest..believe it or not..it is possible to pull it off!..Good luck to you all! May you get the little bundles of joy you've been working so hard for. :)

Katani (15) 08 Nov 2008 11:48 PM

Hi it me again I havnt had my doctors appointment yet and on the weekend I had really bad pains so ended up at hospital and found out I probably have a burst Ovarian cyst yay for me hey so now I have to get that checked out as well wondering if it has any thing to do with my Uterus hopefully not, so it wasnt a kidney infection as last time but will just have to get that sorted out aswell and soldier on :-) will post what I find out tommorrow at the doctor when we get home hope every one else is going ok.

dajamie99 (10) 12 Nov 2008 12:01 PM

I found out that I have uterine didelphys and that my two uteri are actually on top of each other. So far all info I find on the internet scares the daylights out of me. I dont know if it is possible to have a normal prengancy or if I should expect preterm labor and bedrest. If anyone can give me some info, I would be grateful!

Katani (15) 14 Nov 2008 09:21 PM

HI I went to a specialist gyno and ob and I found out that I dont have Bicornuate I actually have Didelphys I have two completely seperate uterus's and dajamie99 I would like to let you know that the doctors said that I will be able to fall pregnant with it ,it shouldnt stop us at all, so thats really good news and we can and should carry to full term healthy both my uterus are the proper size so thats a bonus we are all just a bit different in our own ways,I advise you to ask your doctor and find out exactly what is going on with your self as I was first told I had bIcornuate and I dont. as yes I have been lucky to find that out but I also found out that what is coursing me to not fall pregnant is I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) This is a disorder in which the ovaries (which make both female and male hormones ) tend to make more male hormones than usual which may cause all sorts of problems which do include weight problems and I dont ovulate properly, so I have to loose weight to try to get my cycles properly and if that doesnt work we have to go down other ways of getting my hormones and ovulation back into order to be able to fall pregnant. so in the end it is still gonna be a long hard jerny with all you guys before I fall pregnant but like i said before we can do it thanks every one its good to know your not alone with this kind of thing xox

BabyBarron09 (31) 18 Nov 2008 09:57 AM

I am 24 yr old and found out Monday that I most likely have a Bicornuate Uterus. We also found out we are 4 weeks and 3 days pregnant. I was scared at first to know but to read other women's stories it has encouraged me to trust the Lord because if it's God's will anything is possible. They kept telling me during the ultrasound that my uterus was shaped funny and looked like a heart. The technician told me what was going on, but still I was upset. I wanted a normal pregnancy...well we are going to be special...and when our little one is born and grows up, we will them him/her that they came from mommy's special heart and God gave them to us. Please pray for us and our little one. I will keep the board posted with progress and any complications we may face. We have a wonderful OB/GYN and he has assured me that I'm not the first woman that he's seen with this condition, he just has to monitor me a little more closely than others. So I get extra special attention! It pays to have 2 hearts...you can just love a little bit more!

breezy79 (10) 19 Nov 2008 11:15 AM

I am 29 years old and have a bicornuate uterus that is easily seen on ultrasound (not all can be). I have a septum and definite 2 horns but is still one uterus. I suffered 2 miscarriages but shortly after the second was blessed with a natural twin pregnancy. I carried to full term for twins (37 weeks) which is extremely rare with a bicornuate uterus). One of the babies was breech and had fetal growth retardation which was probably due to where he was attached but other than that no problems and they are 3 1/2 years old now and healthy as can be. My mother also has a bicornuate uterus. She suffered one miscarriage to be followed by 4 pregnancies, 3 of which were breech births. I am commenting on this because it is possible to have healthy and successful pregnancies with a bicornuate uterus and just because you have had miscarriages from it, doesn't mean that you won't be blessed with children. The best thing you can do is to try not to stress about it if you are pregnant, take it easy on yourself.

BabyBarron09 (31) 05 Dec 2008 07:11 AM

Just went to the Dr. yesterday and everything is going just fine! We are 7 weeks & 4 days...and we heard the heartbeat! 147 beats/min. and going strong! The OB/GYN said that everything looked great and the ultrasound lady said it looked like my uterus was tipping back into position. I got to actually see the uterus and it is a heart! Ladies don't give up! The Lord made us this way and He can bring new life! Just trust Him!

Adriana2 (5) 05 Dec 2008 08:46 AM

I am currently 9 and a half weeks pregnant with my first child and my bicornuate uterus was found at my first ultrasound at 5 weeks pregnant. So far i hav'nt had any major complications and hope this continues througout the pregnancy. I am not allowing myself to become stressed about what could happend and am trying to remain positve. This is a condition that is out of our control so i feel i would be doing more harm than good to become stressed aboutsomething that is out of my control. It is nice to see the success stories and pray that i am one of the lucky ones :-). If only we could all be those lucky few. I have always wanted a natural birth but have come to accept that this may not be the case but you never know i will be just happy to hold god's little gift in another 30 weeks time however him/her decide's to arrive.

MelloYelloChelle (5) 09 Dec 2008 11:08 AM

Hello ladies! Thank you so much for the encouraging stories! I'm in the middle of figuring all of this out. Just found out we're 7 weeks pregnant and I have a bicornuate uterus. So far there's been spotting for the last week and on and off cramping. Last Thursday we went to the ER for all of this and we got to see the little one's heart beat... only 74 bpm. The docs told us to just wait it out but that the baby isn't going to make it. My signs of pregnancy had been lessening as well. Yesterday we went to my doc and had a pelvic and a blood test. I haven't miscarried and my blood shows a "nice jump" in hormones! That was so encouraging! We go in sometime this week for another U/S to see what the baby is up to and to check the heart beat! I hope it's a lot stronger! Thank you so much for your encouraging stories and uplifting thoughts. We've been praying and waiting on the Lord. We're newly weds and this is our first child. So we're so very new to all of this. I will update when I know more this coming week! Thanks again everyone!

jenniferwendt (5) 12 Dec 2008 01:57 AM

hey everyone this is the first time ive ever really researched about my uterus problems its been really scary since i first was told and at times it still makes me cry expecally since ive had 3 miscarrages in the past year and a half im hoping that someday i can be a mom if anyone has any extra tips i would love to hear them Thanks Everyone

princessjmd22 (5) 28 Dec 2008 07:32 PM

I am 27 years old and also found out while I was pregnant that I had a bicornuate uterus. At that time I had no idea what that meant, and on top of that....found out that the baby was also tubal. Due to the baby being in the tube, I was rushed in for an emergency surgery & of course, the baby could not be saved. After healing from surgery, I jumped online to read up more on my "split uterus" that at that time, the doctor only said it means its "heart shaped" and I would be more likely to carry twins...what she didnt tell me...was all the not so good things that go along with it. As I began reading..my heart started sinking more and more until I read a lot of encouraging stories on this site. Its been almost a year now, and my doctor says its safe to start trying again.....wish us luck!!!!

BabyBarron09 (31) 06 Jan 2009 06:27 AM

We went back to the Dr. yesterday. Didn't get to do an ultrasound, but did get to pick the heartbeat up with a Doppler...155 bpm. The Dr. is very pleased with the progress and says that all is going well. We have another appt. Feb. 2 and then an ultrasound on Mar. 5. We'll keep you posted!

sandideimes (5) 08 Jan 2009 09:53 PM

I felt like I needed to contribute a little to this forum, seeing as I visited what seemed like a million of these sites when my husband and I were TTC. I do have to say to all of you that believe in God that all things are possible. (For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. - Psalm 139:13-14) I became pregnant for the first time in July 2005 soon after I found that I was cramping and spotting. I visited the ER one night, to find that I had a bicornuate uterus and our baby's heartbeat was irregular, they told me it had to do with the baby's implantation site. I was heartbroken but faithful. Unfortunately, I had a miscarriage in Sept. and was devastated. 6 months later we decided to try again, this time nothing happened. We tried and tried and in August 2007 (yes, 2 yrs. later) we started to discuss options with our fertility specialist. I had tried everything from massages to monitoring my basal temperature every morning only to find that every month had come and gone and nothing. Our doctor suggested we give me some time to adjust to the idea of hormones and to do research and tests (because of my uterus). By November I was ready but our doctor was not - he suggested we start the year fresh because the stress of the holidays could affect our chances of a successful implantation. Our holidays were so busy my husband and I were intimate only once in December and early January I found out that I was pregnant. I went to 40 weeks and 3 days with no complications and a beautiful natural birth. My doctor isn't sure how I went that long with my uterus the way it is but he wants to do some more tests. I don't want them. My beautiful baby girl is now 4 months and I know that if I decide to have more children it may take more tears and prayers but I know that these miracles are possible. So don't lose faith. It is possible!!

mom2zomohala (10) 01 Feb 2009 11:10 AM

I am a mother of 3 premature babies. Our oldest Daughter Zoe was born 8 weeks too soon. After being put on pre-term labor medication & complete bed rest, Zoe was born by natural child birth. The reasoning, the doctors thought she was born soo soon was because of my young age at the time of Zoe's birth. She weighed 3lbs 14oz and stayed in the NICU 20 days. Despite her early birth, Zoe was very healthy. She only had some apnea and reflux Our Son Hagen was born 9 weeks too soon. Hagen was taken by emergency c-section. After giving me Magnesium sulfate for preterm labor, Hagen had a bad reaction to this drug, because of this reaction they had to take us in for emergency c-section. (Hagen was also breech) He weighed 3lbs 4oz and stayed in the NICU 30days. Despite his rough entry into the world, Hagen was very healthy. He only had some apnea and reflux.

During my c-section, My OB/GYN was able to find out why I went into pre-term labor, had 2 previous miscarriages (one being a tubal pregnancy), Hagen was breech and had retained placenta after my first birth. I have a condition called bicornuate uterus or "heart shaped uterus". It is a birth defect I was born with. It affects my ability to become and remain pregnant.

Our youngest Daughter Layla was a surprise. She was conceived 8 weeks after the birth of Hagen. With the knowledge of my condition, this pregnancy was handled differently. I was given weekly progesterone injections starting my second trimester for pre-term labor & restricted best rest. I did carry Layla the longest, but after a positive Fetal Fibronectin (fFN): A test for preterm delivery, Layla was taken by c-section, due to her breech position. Layla was born 6 weeks too soon. Layla weighed 4lbs 6oz and stayed in the NICU 17 days. Layla did have several medical conditions. She was the only one of my babies that had to be placed on a ventilator (for 2 days), she had hip dysplasia, extreme reflux and had to sent home with an apnea monitor.

Today all our children are healthy and doing great. We thank the March of Dimes for all their support. Our children is the reason we March for the March of Dimes. Thank You March of Dimes!

BabyBarron09 (31) 03 Feb 2009 02:09 PM

We went back to the DR. He says everything is going great...should be 16 weeks and the baby's heart rate was 150 bpm. We will keep you posted when we find out the gender! Thanks for all the encouraging stories!

hwksrul (5) 23 Feb 2009 10:32 AM

It's so nice to have a forum to discuss what is happening to all of us. I had a miscarriage at 13 weeks in July of 2007 after spotting in both June and July. It was devastating to know that I was going to lose the baby that I wanted so much. Between my uterus and my ovaries, it had taken a year to get pregnant.

I got pregnant again in July of 2008 and carried my little one for almost 39 weeks when he decided to kick the mucus plug out and be born. That was at about 7:00 PM. When the doctor went in to check how dilated I was, she thought she felt a foot and a rear end. They brought in the ultrasound to see how he was placed and he was indeed foot down. They prepped me for a C-section.

He had some breathing problems because of being a little over a week early and C-section, but everything has been fine since. The doctor told me my uterus is actually shaped like a mitten and not a heart. She could not see that the two parts of my uterus are connected at all; however I have one ovary attached to the thumb side of the mitten and one to the hand side of the mitten. It not only explained why I was having so many issues getting pregnant but also why I had an issue staying pregnant.

As of today, I am 12 weeks along with my 3rd pregnancy and everything seems fine. I have had 0 spotting and no issues. Hopefully all goes well and I can post in August that I have my second child.

BabyBarron09 (31) 06 Mar 2009 07:32 AM

We went to the Dr and found we are having a healthy baby boy! However we also found that my cervix is becoming incompetent so we will need a cerclage placed in to keep me to 36 weeks. Please pray for us and little Anthony!

RyansMommy21809 (5) 10 Mar 2009 12:30 PM

I was reading the posts on here about your pregnancies and dealing with a heart shaped uterus. I recently lost my son, I was 6 1/2 month pregnant and got a bug at work that was transfered to him and went into the hospital when his movement decreased, they found a heartbeat and they tried to save him via emergency c-section but he was stillborn. I am still recovering from my c-section (during which I found out I also have a heart shaped uterus) and I have been told by my doctor that although my uterus shouldn't cause any major problems, with the exception for a risk of pre-term labor, I should still wait about a year to start trying to have another baby. I noticed in many of these posts there are women who had a c-section and concieved a baby just a few months later...I know thats actually probably "too soon" but I'm curious how any of these ladies pregnancies have been affected by the fact that you were recovering from a c-section and what your doctors said about being pregnant again so soon after?

lulumunk2332 (10) 17 Mar 2009 11:32 PM

Ok, I am 22 years old and was recently diagnosed with (i believe) is called a bicornuate uterus. I had a miscarriage about a year ago, and never thought anything of it. I read alot of articles and blogs about this and yes it is about 50/50 about getting pregnant. No, i am not trying to have children at the moment but hopefully in the next couple of years my fiance and I will be. Here's the question, my doctor has told me that i have a choice to have a surgery to reconstruct my uterus or keep risking the possibility of miscarriage. In all of the blogs i have read, no one has ever discussed the possiblity of having a reconstructive surgery. I have already had 2 overian cyst surgeries and am worried about scar tissue affecting my body's ability to concieve. Does anyone know anything about this reconstructive surgery?

nandi (5) 29 Mar 2009 12:39 PM

Hi, I am 29 and after 6months TTC we conceived our son who is now 14months old. i was diagnosed with bicornuate uterus at 7 weeks due to very heavy bleeding, i was sure it was a miscarriage, went to A&E and they sent me away to come back after the weekend for a scan (!) after scan he was there and they noticed the heart shaped uterus. my first thought was oh how sweet a heart shape, then the consultant came in and went through all the issues i could face, miscarriage, pre-term labour, growth retardation etc etc, luckily he had implanted in the larger side of the uterus. i was signed off work and housebound to do nothing for the rest of the pregnancy, as baby was breech i went into hosp at 37 weeks and was on observation and bedrest, and had the c-section at 38+5 weeks, he was perfect! we are now going to start ttc, and i am hoping that he implants on the larger side once again. stay positive ladies and rest during the pregnancy, i wasnt even allowed to hoover.

BabyBarron09 (31) 04 Apr 2009 12:27 PM

Just a follow up on our pregnancy. We are currently at 25 weeks...have had a few scares since the cerclage was put in, it seems to be doing the job but I have placed on strict bed rest to reduce any pressure on the stitches. They are concerned that the ballooning and funneling could get worse the sac drop to stitches and rupture prematurely. They have already given me 2 steriod shots just in case. Baby Anthony is 1 lb 10 ozs as of 24 weeks 4 days...keep praying he's going to get here!

brownfam98 (10) 09 Apr 2009 01:44 PM

Hi, I am a mother of three. I knew from my first pregnancy that I had a bicornuate uterus. I carried all of my children to 38-39 weeks(no problems). I had a miscarriage Feb '08 and another June '08. Everyone said, "Just be grateful for the 3 children you have." I am so very thankful for them, but something inside me still longs for another child. I am currently 6 weeks along and have been spotting the last two. I had a sonogram yesterday and baby is fine. That is reassuring, but I've found that if you're going to miscarry, there's nothing you can do to prevent it. I've been taking things really easy. I have always heard stories of women who have bled through there entire pregnancy and still had a healthy baby. I just hope and pray that everything will be okay for this little one and I. I will keep praying and hope for the best.

3wonderfullboys (5) 30 Apr 2009 09:20 PM

I have bicornuate uterus. I have 3 boys with perfect peggncies and natural biths. I have had 2 miscaragies because of it. I did not find out about my uterus until i MCed my 2nd one and had to have a D&C then I ahd my 3 boys with no problems.

wismom123 (5) 02 May 2009 06:33 AM

My daughter -first pregnancy - has a bicornuate uterus. Began bleeding at 7 weeks - Dr. called it SCH. Bled throughout. U/S always showed a healthy baby but placental tearing. Baby died the day before she hit 17 weeks. Had a D & C and 24 hrs. later passed the baby! Have never ever heard of something like that! Don't know if this happened because of the SCH bleeding or because of the bicornuate uterus and don't know kind of Dr. to turn to for advice with future pregnancies. Help please!

Demoaner (6) 06 May 2009 09:20 AM

Hey i'm 19 yrs making 20 in Nov. When i was 18 lst yr in March i was sick with blood infection and was hospitalised for about 3-4 dys, where i found out i had a split uterus, the ultra sound of my uterus looks just like the heart shaped one above! At times i do get depressed, my doctor made it clear that i SHOULD NOT get kids because most likely i will get a miscarriage or i might e ven harm myself in the process. My periods are the worst they are more than irregular they go longer than a week sometimes two weeks and then two weeks later i get it AGAIN! But i try to cheer up after all stressing will only make it worst. It's nice to know that there are other's out there who have healthy kids despite this defect it kind of gives me hope although it's no guarantee that this will happen for me but i'm hopeful. If it's the will of God then ONE DAY I will have my own! THANKS FOR SHARING!!

brownfam98 (10) 27 May 2009 06:01 PM

I am now 13 weeks along. I've spotted throughout most of pregnancy. It quit for 2 weeks and then I woke up in the middle of the night bleeding heavily. Bleeding stopped by the next day. Two weeks later, I went to work and suddenly started bleeding very heavily. Have just had a little of the brownish discharge since. Went to the Dr. & had sono. Said everything looked fine. No bleeding around the placenta or the cervix. Baby looked fine. Dr. said sometimes women just bleed. We're hoping and praying that will be the last time and everything will go well the rest of the pregnancy.

ejmashburn (5) 04 Jun 2009 07:42 PM

Just wanted to let everyone out there know that there is hope to having a double uterus...as its been referred to me as... I'm 20 years old and have a son who will be 1 year in 2 weeks...he is happy and healthy... in fact they didn't even know I had the condition until they did my c-section b/c he was breech. He was born at 35 weeks of pregnancy but came out with 100% health...I did have a miscarriage before him but if you're trying to get pregnant, be patient, it will happen.

vikp19 (5) 05 Sep 2009 03:03 AM

Hi, i found out that i had a bicornuate uterus in June 2007 when i was 6 weeks pregnant. I had some spotting, so was taken in for an emergency scan to make sure everything was ok. Baby was fine, had a heart beat so was all good. Thats when they noticed my uterus. I was sent home and told to take it easy, so i did. Altho between every 3-4 weeks i had bleeding, so they came to the conclusion that the empty part was still having mini periods, which was strange! Then around 20 weeks pregnant, i had a massive bleed but luckily my baby was fine. I had a relatively easy pregnancy, as she grew in the larger side. I was due on the 26th February 2008, but gave birth naturally on 1st February 2008, just over 3 weeks early. Baby was fine, a healthy weight. 1 of the plus sides to the condition was the speed of labour, as she was my first it only took 2 and a half hours!!

babydavid4ever (5) 19 Sep 2009 05:46 PM

Hey everyone. I am 22 years old and was diagnosed with a heart-shaped uterus when I was 6 weeks pregnant. The doctors didn't really give me any information on my condition and had me very worried. All I was told is that it causes low birth weight and breech deliveries. When I was 14 wks pregnant I started to spot and was told I had placenta previa. I spotted off and on. The doctors told me that my baby was fine. When I was 17wks and went for my ultrasound I was told that I didn't have placenta previa anymore, which made me feel a lot better. Later on that night I ended up bleeding like I was havin my period. I was hospitalized for a few days and was told that many women bleed during pregnancy that I shouldn't worry. I bled every day like I was on my period and once a week would have a bad bleeding which a bunch of blood would rush out. When I was 21 weeks I had a really bad blood release and was taken by ambulance back to the hospital which they admitted me and said I would be staying in the hospital till I had my baby boy. I was told that I lost quite a lot of blood and if my hemoglobin didn't go back up to normal I will have to go for a blood transfusion. They also told me that my cervix was shortened a lot and would be a miracle if I made it to 24 weeks so that my son would have a fighting chance. Sadly on July 16th/2009 I was 23wks 1day I delievered my beautiful baby boy to a still birth caused from placenta abruption. I am terrified to get pregnant again with a second child because I am scared it will happen again, but reading all these comments and seeing some result in good terms helps my spirits a little better. Its nice to find people who understand my condition. I was just wondering if anyone knew if having a Bicornate Uterus could cause a placenta abruption?

mdubblec23 (5) 03 Nov 2009 11:48 PM

Well, i'm 19 years old and about one year ago I was diagnosed with a complete bicorneate uterus. I am a nursing student in college and prior to this for the entirety of my life i've told almost everyone that when I grow up I only want to be a mom. I love children and evey baby melts my heart. When I was first diagnosed I could not even watch commercials with babies in them on the TV without crying in my dorm room. It's something that I think about everyday and I hope when the time comes for me to have children that something is discovered in the medical field because I want to work in prediatrics and I really don't know how I can be around children all day wondering if I may never have the opportunity to have my own. Pray for me :).