Re: slightly bicornuate and arcuate:Questions (loss and preg. ment)

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First of all, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter -

that is absolutely devastating, particularly with having an event-free

pregnancy! I however congratulate you on your strength to find out the

answers to your questions so soon after.

I have had two babies get to 38 weeks, then c-sections due to what was

thought a BU, but may yet turn out to be a Septate Uterus

(investigation to take place on June 17), which caused them to be in a

transverse lie. Both were transverse from at least 20 weeks in the

case of my first child, and 18 weeks for my second (the dates of their

respective first measurement ultrasounds). For all I know they may

have each been transverse right from the word go. Actually come to

think of it, my son (the second child) was in a transverse position at

week 10, which I saw at an investigative ultrasound (I had had

bleeding). Neither of my children appeared to have made any attempt to

turn to a vertex presentation, and both were well at their c-sections,

no complications.

Did you go through labour prior to your c-section, or was it entirely

without labour? I'm not sure I'm really following why your daughter

died from a c-section on your due date.

Many regards

Hafey

Sydney

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First of all, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter -

that is absolutely devastating, particularly with having an event-free

pregnancy! I however congratulate you on your strength to find out the

answers to your questions so soon after.

I have had two babies get to 38 weeks, then c-sections due to what was

thought a BU, but may yet turn out to be a Septate Uterus

(investigation to take place on June 17), which caused them to be in a

transverse lie. Both were transverse from at least 20 weeks in the

case of my first child, and 18 weeks for my second (the dates of their

respective first measurement ultrasounds). For all I know they may

have each been transverse right from the word go. Actually come to

think of it, my son (the second child) was in a transverse position at

week 10, which I saw at an investigative ultrasound (I had had

bleeding). Neither of my children appeared to have made any attempt to

turn to a vertex presentation, and both were well at their c-sections,

no complications.

Did you go through labour prior to your c-section, or was it entirely

without labour? I'm not sure I'm really following why your daughter

died from a c-section on your due date.

Many regards

Hafey

Sydney

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- A great way to communicate long-distance for FREE!

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> I am new here and only found out from my medical records from my c

> section that I have an arcuate and slightly bicornuate and small

> uterus. I gave birth to my daughter on Oct. 14, 2001 after an

> uneventful pregnancy. She came right on he due date and lived for

> one short week because the Dr. did not perform a c section in a

> timely manner. To say the very least we are DEVASTATED!!!

Hi Sherry,

I'm so sorry that you lost . How horrible.

I am not clear as to why you needed a c-section earlier than was

done. Could you please shed some more light on that? Was it because

of the transverse lie? Did have placental or cord problems?

> I guess my main question is this: Can a slightly bicornuate uterus

> cause transverse lie or only breech?

Yes, abnormal lies are common with any MA, and there is even some

information that suggests that an arcuate uterus can be prone to

transverse lie. The inside of my uterus looks arcuate (although it

is actually partially septate) and I expect to have a baby lie

transversely, if I ever get that far.

> Has anyone ever had a baby

> that remained transverse until birth?

I know of a couple here who did. Everything apparently turned out

okay. As with breech lies, the problems come in delivery,

necessitating c-sections.

>She actually turned when my

> water broke. My 3 yr. old presented vertex, is it possible that

she

> could have presented that way with a bicornuate uterus and

> transverse?

Yes.

>I did have severe heartburn in the last trimester and

> about once a week I would heave and heave to try to get rid of the

> acid. I am just hoping thta my heaving couldn't have affected her

> position. Any answers would be so much appreciated.. Thanks again,

> Sherry

I doubt that retching could cause her to remain in a transverse lie.

You'd think it could as easily bring her out of it, if anything. I

think a baby just finds the least resistant position. In a uterus

that already carried a baby to term, the least resistant position

might have been transverse as opposed to vertex in a tighter uterus.

It is very normal to second-guess one's self in how a loss came

about. You are not alone in this. I hope you won't beat yourself up

for aynthing, though, because even with the baby transverse, you and

the doctor had every reason to expect a great outcome with c-section.

>

> p.s. Does arcuate have any affect on pregnancy??

The conventual wisdom is no, it doesn't, but I think that very marked

arcuate uteri probably do. It is reported in the literature from

tiem to time, with preterm labor and weird lie being the most common

complaints.

Please keep in mind that both BU and AU are not considered serious

drawbacks in the majority of women who have them.

Hugs,

Beth

SU

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> I am new here and only found out from my medical records from my c

> section that I have an arcuate and slightly bicornuate and small

> uterus. I gave birth to my daughter on Oct. 14, 2001 after an

> uneventful pregnancy. She came right on he due date and lived for

> one short week because the Dr. did not perform a c section in a

> timely manner. To say the very least we are DEVASTATED!!!

Hi Sherry,

I'm so sorry that you lost . How horrible.

I am not clear as to why you needed a c-section earlier than was

done. Could you please shed some more light on that? Was it because

of the transverse lie? Did have placental or cord problems?

> I guess my main question is this: Can a slightly bicornuate uterus

> cause transverse lie or only breech?

Yes, abnormal lies are common with any MA, and there is even some

information that suggests that an arcuate uterus can be prone to

transverse lie. The inside of my uterus looks arcuate (although it

is actually partially septate) and I expect to have a baby lie

transversely, if I ever get that far.

> Has anyone ever had a baby

> that remained transverse until birth?

I know of a couple here who did. Everything apparently turned out

okay. As with breech lies, the problems come in delivery,

necessitating c-sections.

>She actually turned when my

> water broke. My 3 yr. old presented vertex, is it possible that

she

> could have presented that way with a bicornuate uterus and

> transverse?

Yes.

>I did have severe heartburn in the last trimester and

> about once a week I would heave and heave to try to get rid of the

> acid. I am just hoping thta my heaving couldn't have affected her

> position. Any answers would be so much appreciated.. Thanks again,

> Sherry

I doubt that retching could cause her to remain in a transverse lie.

You'd think it could as easily bring her out of it, if anything. I

think a baby just finds the least resistant position. In a uterus

that already carried a baby to term, the least resistant position

might have been transverse as opposed to vertex in a tighter uterus.

It is very normal to second-guess one's self in how a loss came

about. You are not alone in this. I hope you won't beat yourself up

for aynthing, though, because even with the baby transverse, you and

the doctor had every reason to expect a great outcome with c-section.

>

> p.s. Does arcuate have any affect on pregnancy??

The conventual wisdom is no, it doesn't, but I think that very marked

arcuate uteri probably do. It is reported in the literature from

tiem to time, with preterm labor and weird lie being the most common

complaints.

Please keep in mind that both BU and AU are not considered serious

drawbacks in the majority of women who have them.

Hugs,

Beth

SU

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Sherry,

I am so sorry for your loss, I can only imagine your feelings. You sound

like a strong woman, willing to search for the answers you need. I hope

this wonderful group of women can help. I have heard of several cases of

MA women (and non MA) women who gave birth with little no complications

with transverse lie. It think (my opinion only) that it is more common

with MA uteri, simply because of the restricted space; the baby just

doesn't have the spare room to turn around.

If you don't mind giving us further details; what happened with 's

delivery? I understand if it is too painful, but more information may

spark more response from women who may have related experience.

Welcome!

UD

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Sherry,

I just wanted to say welcome, and how very sorry I am for your loss. I hope

you can find some answers here.

,

29,

SU resected, bicollis, 1 kidney, 2 m/c, ttc

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Sherry,

My thuoghts and prayers are with you and your family. I am truly

sorry for your loss. While I can not offer any answers to your

questions, please keep seeking them out. The women here are a wealth

of information.

Hugs,

Hollie K

34, 5 m/c

[Guest guest]

Sherry,

My thuoghts and prayers are with you and your family. I am truly

sorry for your loss. While I can not offer any answers to your

questions, please keep seeking them out. The women here are a wealth

of information.

Hugs,

Hollie K

34, 5 m/c

[Guest guest]

Sherry,

My thuoghts and prayers are with you and your family. I am truly

sorry for your loss. While I can not offer any answers to your

questions, please keep seeking them out. The women here are a wealth

of information.

Hugs,

Hollie K

34, 5 m/c