I know there are a million birth stories out there and everyone’s is different. Mine is unique because I have a Bicornuate Uterus which means rather than being shaped like an upside-down triangle, it’s shaped like a heart. There are several known possible side effects of having a bicornuate uterus, most of which happen during pregnancy (and sometimes never at all). I had some unexpected side effects that were very traumatic and difficult to deal with and caused us a lot of stress. At the time I really struggled with sharing my bicornuate uterus pregnancy complications with people. Because of that, I wound up feeling judged by other moms. I’m sharing my story to help my fellow bicornuate uterus mommas be prepared, but also to remind others that you never know the struggle someone is going through. Be kind to one another.
My Bicornuate Uterus Pregnancy Success: Complications + Birth Story
As I said, most women have no bicornuate uterus symptoms until they become pregnant and even then, some women are lucky and have none. Many go undiagnosed completely.
Bicornuate Uterus and Miscarriage: My Diagnosis
I discovered my bicornuate uterus defect when our first pregnancy ended at 13 weeks with a natural miscarriage. I had had spotting at 6 weeks and called my doctor. She was out but the on-call doctor said there was nothing they could do if it was a miscarriage so just wait it out. The spotting stopped and was minimal so I thought nothing of it after that. I went in at 12 weeks for a routine first appointment and she couldn’t find a heartbeat but said that was common early on. She had me schedule my first ultrasound, which was off-site, for the following week. A few days later the bleeding started. It was heavy, confusing, and terrifying. I had an emergency ultrasound that day and they confirmed the embryo stopped growing at 6 weeks and the sack at 8 weeks.
It was a heartbreaking day for us that ended up filled with more questions than anything. The doctor we saw assured us that the miscarriage was likely not due to my bicornuate uterus because they have not been proven to cause miscarriage. She gave us more information on bicornuate uteruses and miscarriage and suggested I see my OBGYN for an ultrasound in a couple months after it had healed. The best time to have your uterus examined is after your period has just finished so we had some time to process the information and decide what to do. Ultimately, we decided not to have another ultrasound done because the information would not change the fact that we would continue trying to have a baby.
Factual Tip 1: If your doctor blows off your concerns. Find a new doctor.
My Bicornuate Uterus Complications
A few tough months went by and we finally decided to start trying again. Lucky for us it wasn’t long before we have a positive pregnancy test in front of us and an amazing new doctor. It was exciting and terrifying at the same time. I went through the first several weeks like so many expecting mothers’ do, nauseous.
Unexpected Bicornuate Uterus Pregnancy Complications
Everything was mostly fine until one day when I was out to lunch with my team at work. We had just arrived and I went to the bathroom and was horrified to find a large blood clot and far too much blood in the toilet. It was early on in the pregnancy and I hadn’t told anyone yet so I went back to the table and tried to eat a few bites of my lunch and basically not have a mental breakdown.
As soon as we got back to the office I excused myself, called my husband and OBGYN, and had an emergency ultrasound (they were so much more concerned than my previous doctor’s office). We all expected the worst and were shocked and overjoyed when we heard that little heartbeat going strong.
My Threatened Miscarriages
The on-call OB explained it was a “threatened miscarriage” and said we were not out of the woods but everything looked good for the moment. He also said it was possible my bicornuate uterus was the cause. A heart-shaped uterus has a left and right “horn.” He said the pregnancy was in the left horn and it was possible the right horn was still functioning as if I were not pregnant. It was going through my menstrual cycle like normal. It was a roller coaster of emotions that day and in the days to follow. We didn’t know how this was going to end but we were so happy to still hear that little tiny heartbeat.
This happened 2 more times over the next few weeks.
After your first pregnancy ends in miscarriage, three threatened miscarriages early in your second pregnancy is enough to make you permanently terrified to go to the bathroom.
I was labeled a high-risk pregnancy and had numerous ultrasounds throughout the 9 months. Thankfully, after the first trimester, the spontaneous bleeding and clotting stopped and I had a fairly normal pregnancy.
Factual Tip 2: Get a fetal doppler. If you’re concerned, go in and get check out. If your doctor is a jerk about it, see tip 1.
This is the fetal doppler I have and I used this gel. I used it maybe once a week at the most. It was a great piece of mind and worth every. single. penny.
Most Common Bicornuate Uterus Complications
Two of the main bicornuate uterus complications are breech positioning and preterm birth. We had planned at the very beginning to not make it to 39 weeks and to probably need a c-section.
Well, he flipped and flopped at every ultrasound appointment so there was no guessing how he would end up. At around 36 weeks he was head down and wound up staying that way for the rest of the pregnancy!
My doctor was estimating I would go into labor at 37-38 weeks because that was average for a bicornuate uterus pregnancy. I went into labor at 40 weeks and 2 days. Yay for a full term, head down baby!
Factual Tip 3: If you have a bicornuate uterus pregnancy, be educated, be prepared, and be flexible. Everyone’s pregnancy is different.
My Labor and Birth Story
We did have some scary complications during labor. Our son’s breathing was irregular during contractions so they stopped my contractions to get a better idea of what was going on. Once they started up again it was clear he was still having some issues. Once I started pushing, between every contraction I would have to roll onto my side to get his breathing back up. Finally, it got to a point where he needed to come out now so they used a vacuum and if he wasn’t out in 3 pushes I would have had to have an emergency c-section. 3 pushes later he was out, blue, and not breathing. It turned out the cord was wrapped around his neck and the contractions were probably causing it to tighten.
By the grace of God and the amazing hospital staff working on him tirelessly, he started breathing. We now have a sweet, amazing little boy and a lot more grey hair.
Thankfully, none of those are proven bicornuate uterus complications and should not be expected for future pregnancies.
Factual Tip 4: Pick a good hospital and pray like crazy.
Momma Be Kind
Looking back, one of the surprisingly difficult parts of having bicornuate uterus complications was when other moms would ask how things were going. I would always say something like “ugh, it’s rough” trying to blow off a bad situation. Then, they would say “oh are you throwing up?!” and I would say “no, thank goodness” and they would give me the look like I was ridiculous for thinking I had it rough if I wasn’t throwing up.
I know part of this is my fault for not giving details, but at the time it was a very difficult and emotional thing to discuss, especially with people I’m not close with.
The sactimommy judgment happened too many times to count which is just unfortunate. Everyone is going through something they might not want to talk about. Just give them the benefit of the doubt and support them as best you can.
Factual Tip 5: Be kind.
Bicornuate Uterus Pregnancy Success!
It’s safe to say I hated pregnancy. It was stressful and terrifying and some of it was likely related to my bicornuate uterus, but it was a success. We made it through with a beautiful little baby boy and it was all so very worth it.
The key points if you have a bicornuate uterus pregnancy are to find a doctor and hospital you love and trust. Be aware of the possible complications, be prepared, and be flexible. If you’re concerned, get a fetal doppler. If you’re still concerned, go in and get checked out.
Just because I had bicornuate uterus complications DOES NOT mean you will have them. Every pregnancy is different. Surround yourself with a wonderful support system, don’t stress, and take care of yourself. You’ve got this momma!
Read about my most recent pregnancy journey here: Spotting, Early Pregnancy Symptoms: Pregnancy Journal Weeks 4-8
Share your bicornuate uterus pregnancy and birth story in the comments below!
Until Next Time,
XO,
Meg
Thank you for sharing your experience. You are a great mom who handles everything with so much grace and also reaches out to help others with your stories. Your message is so true, I don’t get why moms all want to judge each other when we should be helping and supporting each other. We never know what other people are going through so we should be open minded and kind. I remember feeling so guilty with my type 1 diabetes whenever my blood sugars went above 100 when I was pregnant and I just wanted my baby out of my tummy so my problems couldn’t hurt her. But all of the stress is so worth it, healthy babies that change your whole world!
Thanks, Brittany! You learn so much from pregnancy and parenting, it’s a bit overwhelming. Everyone, no matter what they are going through, needs support and understanding. I’m sorry it was tough for you but I’m so glad everything turned out well for you and your sweet girl!
XO,
Meg
Thank you for sharing your experience! I am 17 weeks pregnant, and was diagnosed with a bicornuate uterus as well. I’ve been searching high and low for detailed birthing stories for women with bicornuate uteruses, but they’re hard to find :/ in my first trimester I experienced spotting and clotting like you described, but the hospital I went to didn’t have any clue about the other horn continuing to shed every month. That would explain why I went through that. Anyway! Thank you again, your story means more than you can know. I’m glad for you and your baby – congrats on a beautiful family.
Hi Shannon! Congratulations on your pregnancy!! I’m glad my experiences shed some light on what might have been going on in your 1st trimester. It’s such a confusing and relatively unknown condition, we’re basically expected to just roll with it and learn as we go. It’s tough but hang in there Momma!
Wishing you all the best with the rest of your pregnancy and delivery!!
XO,
Meg
Thank you so much for sharing this story! I have a bicornuate uterus and am 36 weeks along. I am very hopeful for a natural birth, but we shall see!
Hi Sarah! Thanks for stopping by. Only 4 weeks to go!! SO exciting! I hope everything goes well. You got this, Momma!!
XO,
Meg
That’s encouraging! Thanks for sharing! Just got diagnosed & am 6weeks. Still really early but clinging to hope & good reports like these!
Hi Bianca! Thanks for stopping by and Congratulations!! Sending you lots of positive thoughts. Hope everything goes well through your pregnancy and delivery <3
XO,
Meg
I’m 9 weeks and 2 days, I as well have a bicornaute uterus, which I was diagnosed with at around 5 weeks into my pregnancy. We’ve had multiple ultrasounds already due to me being nervous as we’ve lost a baby in 2016, the baby stopped growing at 6 weeks & the sac was measuring 8 weeks and 3 days along. Your loss hit home for me due to it being around the same time frame growth wise. I’ve been so nervous but we’ve heard the heartbeat and it’s at 152-158 bpm. I will take your advice at purchasing a fetal doppler to have some peace of mind. Thank you for sharing your story on a topic that not everyone is so educated on. ❤️ It’s nice to know that I am not alone with this shape of uterus and concerns!
Oh my gosh, Lexy, our stories are so similar! I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of hugs and positive thoughts. I hope you’re holding a sweet, happy, and healthy little one in 7 short months!
XO,
Meg
Thank you so much for sharing this story! I’ve just been diagnosed with a bicornuate uterus as well and didnt become any useful information from the hospital at all, only that I might face some troubles later when trying to get pregnant or during pregnancy. Went home devastated, convinced I could never have a baby.. Your experience really makes me feel hopeful again 🙂
Hi Hanna! I’m glad you found my bicornuate uterus pregnancy and birth story and it’s given you some hope! It’s definitely a frustrating diagnosis since there are still a lot of unknowns but there is always hope and a lot of success stories too! Sending positive vibes your way <3
XO,
Meg
Thank you for your kindness for sharing your experiences..me too have a bicornuate uterus & had a miscarrege…& i’m sooo worried & scared…i wanna have a baby..please pray for me to have a blessed pregnancy next time..!
May god bless you & your family…!
Hi Dileesha! I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for a sweet babe for you soon! Stay positive and never lose hope!
XO, Meg
Thank you for sharing your story! As others said, I’ve had such a hard time finding other women with stories about having bicornate uterus. It’s so frustrating and it makes you feel very alone so I was so happy to find your story. As you know from research only 1-3% of women have this abnormality so I guess it’s not surprising there is not a lot out there on the topic.
I unfortunately don’t have a happy story. Although I try to remain hopeful, I’ve had two miscarriages at 6 and 7 weeks with natural pregnancies. They were able to diagnose me after my second one when they sent me in for an MRI. My husband and I have fertility benefits so we opted to explore that route next to ensure I had the best quality eggs in the process. Fast forward to 2 failed embryo transfers with A quality embryos and 1 that made it but miscarried at 8 weeks. You are right about explaining this to others. People keep telling me it will happen for me. They have a story that they knew someone who stopped trying and then got pregnant. Well, with me, the fact is I can get pregnant but can seem to keep pregnant. No one gets that. Sigh.
We are going to keep trying and I am trying to keep hope. Your tips to make the pregnancy less stressful sound so helpful. When I did make it to 8 weeks I would freak out every time I went to the bathroom.
To others reading please keep hope. I don’t mean to be a downer. As Meg said, everyone is different. It’s probably just not my time yet. It feels good to be open and honest about my story so thanks for letting me share without judgment.
Much love.
Hi Margaret! I’m so sorry you are going through this but thank you for sharing your story with others. It’s so uncommon that people really don’t understand the condition or complications. It’s great to build a community of women who can all relate. As hard as it is, keep trying, keep hoping, and try to keep a positive outlook! Wishing you pregnancy success and a sweet baby in your arms soon <3
XO, Meg
Thank you for sharing and I am so please you had a successful pregnancy and beautiful baby.
I paid for a private scan (UK) at 9 weeks but found out that my baby died at 5 weeks. I knew something was wrong but no one really took me seriously, hence the private scan.
At the same time I found out I had a bicornuate uterus which came as a total shock and I have been Google-ing like mad ever since, which I know is not the best thing to do. I am worried about future pregnancies and birth defects that this could cause.
I am still waiting for my miscarriage to come, I feel as though the surgical procedure may be the option posed to me at this point. I hope they can give me some reassurances around my bicornuate uterus, its severity and impact on pregnancies.
Thank you again for being so open and honest, and all the best to all you ladies x
Hi Tara,
I’m so, so sorry for your loss. The best thing you can do is find a good doctor that you trust who takes your concerns seriously. Your doctor should give you the information and reassurances to help you with future pregnancies. Don’t give up hope! Hugs and best of luck to you <3
XO,
Meg
I have a bicornuate uterus…not yet conceived…I’m worried about the well being of my child and miscarriages etc etc…so not yet planned….what should I do? I’m really scared and upset.
I’m 42. We just learned I have a bicornuate uterus. To top it off, we also learned my husband has a low motility (?) and low sperm count.
Our fertility specialist a) told us we were lucky to both have issues so no one would point a finger of blame. (?!) and b) she basically told me I should have surgery to fix my bicornuate uterus [which may or may not result in a c-section for that surgery] in order to move forward in our pursuit of pregnancy. Then there’s c) we were referred to a urologist just in case there is a fixable issue resulting in the semen issues.
I am blindsided and mortified of this news.
The silver lining is that we had decided to adopt prior to pursuing fertility “counseling.” After 7 years of no pregnancy, we didnt want potential fertility issues to be the reason for adopting. The little one will have enough “family stuff” to deal with.
We are still hoping for a miracle baby, but now I question the intentions of our current fertility doctor and would like to change. Now that I know, what should I look for in a new fertility doctor? Should I even change? I feel like she won’t help us unless I have a potentially risky surgery to fix my uterus first.
To make matters more stressful, I am still recovering from gall bladder removal surgery 6 months ago.
I’m sad.
Any helpful feedback is welcome. Thank you.
Hi Van,
I’m sorry to hear about your struggles! I’m in no way a fertility expert but I would personally see a different doctor for a second opinion. I would look for someone who has experience with a bicornuate uterus (same for your husband, find someone with specific experience). The uterus shape can vary greatly from case to case so each one will be unique but a second opinion can’t hurt!
Good luck and I wish your family the best <3
XO,
Meg
My first baby boy was born at 40 weeks and 2 days as well, head down, 12 hrs and 43 mins of labor mostly at home. I showed up at the hospital almost crowning! – at the time I didn’t yet know I had a BU! I now know he was in my right horn.
With my second, he chose a breech position early and when my water broke at 38.5 weeks, there he was, breech with an extended head. Labor never started so instead of waiting more (it had already been 18 hours because my water broke slowly and I was at a villa with my hubby for our “baby moon!”), I chose a
Caesarean birth because I felt the risk was too high even though my OB delivers breech babies vaginally. It was a gentle caesarean and a beautiful birth with skin to skin and nursing in the OR
He was in my left horn and with the surgery, my OB saw that I had a full septum, but I had still birthed two full term healthy babies.
Almost nineteen years ago I discovered I have a bicornuate uterus. After having three 1st trimester miscarriages, I was sent for an x-ray of my uterus and was only told that it was quite small. Another four miscarriages later I still had no idea about my uterus being bicornuate.
During my eighth pregnancy I went into labour at 28 weeks and automatically thought this would be another miscarriage however this eighth baby decided otherwise and during an emergency section my bicornuate uterus was discovered for the first time. In March 2000, my son was born weighing 2lb 6oz, very small however he was a fighter and was strong enough to come home after 6 weeks in hospital. He’s 18 now and has never been ill, he’s my wee Scottish miracle.
A year after his birth, during a scan of my uterus I was told I had 3 kidneys. Seemingly this is common in people with a bicornuate uterus.
I’ve never been able to speak to anyone with the same anomalies as me, I guess it’s not very common. It’s refreshing to share my story here.
Thank you for reading.
I am worried of my 11 week baby because I just learned I have a bicornuate uterus thru ultrasound. He is in the right horn and low heart beat 94 b/min. My ob told me about its complication and high risk of miscarriage. After reading your story I felt something, HOPE. That my baby will survive and make it,
January 9th we had our 8 week first appointment to confirm the pregnancy and get to see our little one for the first time..we found one the baby stopped growing at around 6 weeks and sac was at 8 weeks we also found out i was born with a bicornuate uterus, january 11th they scheduled me for a d&c, they said everything was successful and went well. February 1st i was having terrible, and when i say terrible i mean AWFUL!!! the worse i’ve ever experienced, cramps i was up every hour from 7pm till 5am when i woke up for work. At around midnight i went to the bathroom and passed a bigger than golf ball size blood clot. I was bleeding through everything in less than a hour when i got up and 5 for work i passed another what i thought was a blood clot at first till i took a closer look. I was in shock at what i was staring down at, The doctors couldn’t believe what they seen when i showed them what i passed. they sent it in immediately and did an internal ultrasound. The D&C was not as successful as they originally thought and my body had been passing what was left of the baby all night. I am 20 years old and am so confused and scared if you have any advice for me please let me know..
I’m only 20 years old and just found out that I have a bicornuate uterus… definitely really nervous about it affecting me when I am trying to have a baby in the future. This story makes me hopeful though!
Also, do you know how severe your bicornuate uterus is? I’ve only ever received two ultrasounds and both times the nurse has been like “oh my god, I’ve never seen a heart shape like this before” and that SCARES ME A LOT
Thank you so much for sharing this uplifting story. I was diagnosed with a bicornuate uterus and went home devastated. But your story has l given me hope. I’m praying I can conceive and can deliver a healthy baby. I’m a woman of faith and realized a lot of things are up to God. Thank you all in these comments for the encouragement and kind words.
Hi Meg,
I am currently 5 and a half weeks pregnant and I have a bicornuate uterus. It was found when I tried to have an IUD put in years ago and it kept popping out. I am having my first ultrasound in 2 weeks and I’m a little terrified. I spent all last night reading about complications with this type of uterine abnormality and I just broke down into tears. Thank you for sharing your story. It’s inspiring and it’s given me hope that I can definitely get through this pregnancy with a healthy baby boy or girl. I feel that I have picked the right team to help me through the process but will know for sure when I see them at the end of the month. I’ll keep you posted on my baby’s development. Best of luck in your endeavors!
Hi Stephanie! Thanks for sharing your story! I’m glad you have confidence in your team of doctors, that is the first and probably most important step! Support is key! Best of luck to you and your sweet babe <3
XO,
Meg
Age 30
Missed Miscarriage at 10 weeks
Location: Germany
Hello, I am currently stationed with my husband in Germany. Went in for our first ultrasound at 10 weeks (their doing) and was diagnosed with a missed miscarriage, it had grown through week 9. I was referred to local hospital to get Misoprostol (abortion pills) to speed along the process to prevent infection. That is where a German doctor informed me that I had a bicornuate uterus and more or less blamed me for not knowing that I had the condition. (In Germany they have ultrasounds at their yearly exams vs the States where we only have them if we’re pregnant) So, it was hard for him to fathom why I didn’t know this and why I was surprised that I miscarried. We visited family stateside and saw a fertility specialist that wants to do an MRI to see if there is a septum that could be fixed; however, the first doctor said there is no septum so it’s going to be luck of the draw probably. Furthermore, the German hospital we were sent to had fly larva on the walls (because they don’t believe in air conditioning so they keep their windows open 24/7) and unidentified urine samples on the sink of my patients’ room, and 4.5 hr wait time for each appointment. Finally, abortion is illegal in Germany unless it’s criminal or medically advised for the mother’s sake. I can only assume the reason I was simply handed pills to take, no identification, no instruction, no anything, is because they didn’t want to complete the paperwork to justify the abortion to authorities. (?)
This whole process has scarred us. Had I known I had this condition I would have probably started trying sooner. Now I’m afraid of running out of time even though I’m (only) 30.5 years old. I also struggle because there was a question of whether there were twins. There were two gestational sacs in each horn, one had the embryo, the other empty. They were unsure if it were twins and one absorbed itself or if it was only one gestational sac that had split. I’ve never cried so much in my life. When the doctor says, only 1 in 500 women have this condition, it’s easy to hate the world. Reading this forum and feeling like someone out there gets it helps a little. P.S. If you’re military affiliated, try your best to NOT get stationed in Germany if you plan on having children.
Hi Kelly, I’m so sorry to hear you went through all of that! What a horrible experience at a difficult time. Thank you for sharing your story with others and I wish you all the best and I’ll be praying for a successful pregnancy! Also, thank you and your family for their service to our country!
XO,
Meg
Thank you for sharing your experience! When we were trying I had 1 early miscarriage (I anticipated based on the norms) but was heartbroken…Finally 6 months later I was pregnant again. (I think we tried for a year and a half in total.) This time I had an extremely healthy a thankfully easy pregnancy. When I went into labour at 40 weeks it ended up in an emergency csection where the doctor discovered my babies cord was wrapped around his neck 3 times, I had an underdeveloped bicornuate uterus and one of my fallopian tubes was detached from the undeveloped side. The doctor couldn’t believe it didn’t take us longer to get pregnant and was shocked I made it full term. I went my entire pregnancy with this being missed in ultrasounds but now that know I am proud of my little heart that created the most perfect little man. I know when we want to start trying again it could take just as long (or longer) and I could have multiple misscarriages but I’m thankful I’ll be closely watched by an OBGYN.
thank you so much for sharing your experience! i found out i had a heart shaped uterus at 5 weeks, i had a miscarriage at 6 weeks. i really want to try again but i’ve been so scared. i’m so glad i ran across your story, you give me so much hope! i pray to have a successful pregnancy one day.
Hi Tierra! I’m so very sorry for your loss. Sending you hugs and prayers for a successful pregnancy! <3
XO,
Meg
Hello! It was so comforting reading your story! Thank you for sharing!I am 31years old. My first pregnancy was when I was 18! I found out I have a complete bicornuate uterus. (two seperate horns divided down to the bottom from septum that doesn’t connect to the base of uterus). I was pregnant in both horns with my first pregnancy but had “vanishing twin syndrome”. I lost one baby very early on…My surviving son (in right horn) ended up breech and was delivered via c section at 37 weeks due to fetal distress and growth restriction. During induction his heart rate dropped multiple times because instead of multiple contractions I only had ONE for hours! He weighed in at 6lbs 4.5oz at birth and had only GERD and protein allergy. By the grace of God, he is a happy and healthy 11 year old now! My daughter, second pregnancy, was born at 37.4 weeks also breech and was diagnosed with kidney disease (common with uterine anomalies) and also caused oligo (low/none amniotic fluid) and born via repeat emergency c section. She was 7lbs at birth but lost a lb after fluid was removed from kidney. After three years and multiple surgeries later, I am thrilled to report that she is a happy and healthy 8 year old! Flash forward nine years at 30 I became pregnant again and had a first trimester loss at about 8 weeks..the baby implanted in the left horn. My surviving pregnancies have been in the right. So thankfully when I found out I was pregnant in November of 2018, baby implanted in RIGHT HORN!!! Dr said my right horn is more competent since I carried 2 babies nearly to term! Things have been going fairly well BUT I suffered from monthly bleeding for the first six months from the left horn! Talk about scary after a loss!!!I am 36 weeks pregnant still with ababy boy due any day now! Last scan at 35 weeks he weighed in 4lbs12oz.. small but adorable! 3D scams are amazing these days! I have always been considered high risk but even more so now due to medication I have to take during pregnancy and thrombocytopenia. I’ve been having some anxieties about delivery since OB isn’t as educated with uterine anomalies as my last OB was who are retired at this time ! OB scheduled my c section for 40 weeks!I IlaI initially laughed at her for thinking I can make it that long but it’s making me nervous because of fetal distress and other complications and since he’s footling breech if my water breaks it’s dangerous!!! I have been suffering from symphasis pubis diastasis (hips are tearing apart from joint) and baby is in 26th percentile at last scan due to IGUR (growth restriction) Anatomy wise he’s perfect! I have been having sporadic contractions and cervcial pain and highly doubt given my history and the BU that we will make it to full term. My right horn is fully seperate by also has a dip in it! No room left at this point and he is footling breech! So my guess is ANY DAY NOW! Your story has given me hope that I can make it to full term. Please say a prayer for my little man that he will have a safe and healthy delivery via c section and that he can come home after the 5 day mandatory stay! I wish you nothing but blessings!!!
I hope maybe sharing my story can help someone else. Thanks again for letting me share my story !
Hi Jolene! Thank you for stopping by and sharing your story! I love seeing all these success stories in one place where women you were recently diagnosed can find some hope! Congratulations on your current pregnancy and best of luck to you and your little one! <3
XO,
Meg
Location – UK
Hi to anyone reading these comments and looking for some good news stories. I had a missed miscarriage 2016 at 9 weeks, then a natural miscarriage 2 months later at 6 weeks. Got pregnant again 4 months later and had a successful pregnancy with the baby in the right horn – she was born at 36 weeks due to concerns about growth via C section as she was breech. No problems after birth other than a little jaundice which resolved after a few days and she’s now a happy healthy 2 year old.
I had another missed miscarriage last year again at 9 weeks but managed to get pregnant again 3 months later and currently 37 weeks with the baby in the left horn this time. He’s breech again so it’s a c section but he’s stretched his feet over to the right horn so managed to find more room to grow. Got a section booked for 39.6! Praying everything is ok with this baby but wanted to let people know although you may have miscarriages you can still have successful pregnancies. All the best to anyone reading this xx
Thank you so much for sharing your story, Steph! It’s so wonderful to hear other success stories. It gives people hope when they are feeling defeated! <3
XO,
Meg
Amazing story, I’m so happy things worked out. I’m 29 Weeks now, and I’ve had 42 OBGYN appointments/sonogram/hospital visits, and 32 more until I’m due. It’s very scary to have this, even being pregnant at all. I was told I couldn’t are all, or that it would be difficult. I’m so happy I have good doctors and support system, and that I’m not the only women who’s been through this. Prayers for all you mommas out there.
I’m so happy to hear this, Kate! Thank you for sharing your story and best of luck to you and your sweet babe! <3
XO,
Meg
I am confused cause at my first US at 6 weeks I was told that my uterus is heart shaped but they called it arcuate, which means a dip in the fundus which can look like a bicornuate without a septum. I dont know which it is cause they seem confused.
I want you all to have hope! I had a bicornuate uterus back when they didn’t have the technology that they have today to detect it. I had two normal, healthy daughters in the 80’s. My teenage years were involved very light periods, which explains my condition. I think only one side was active. However after I had my second daughter, I started excessively bleeding. Unfortunately, I had a hysterectomy at age 28 due to hemorrhaging. This is when the pathologist found my issue. I’m now 55 and people still look at me strange when I tell them I had a bicornuate uterus. We are rare and this condition is misunderstood due to lack of education. Hang in there, as there are stories like mine where women have successful pregnancies. It’s great to see the support here too.
Hello, I to had a bicornuate uterus. What I can say is yes, you can and will continue to have a period from the other horn not carrying the baby…
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I went for years having 2 sometimes 3 periods each month. I remember saying to doctors that I thought it weird that my tampons would only have blood on one side of it, then the next month on the opposite side. I remember going into the doc office many times and saying I feel like I am bleeding to death and was sure they just wrote down hypochondriac in my files…It was not until I was 40 years old and went in for a vaginal ultrasound that they found I had a bicornuate uterus. I did end up having a hysterectomy but it was not due to the uterus. I also had 2 Fallopian tubes on each side… What I think is weird is the docs stated later that I was never able to carry the baby full term because the uteren sheath was not pliable and did not allow the child to grow… I learned in life that some things are just not meant to be….So I have learned to spoil my friends and family’s kiddo’s