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If you have a retroverted or tilted uterus there is no need to be overly concerned about your chances for pregnancy or complications in pregnancy. The most complaint that you will get is pain during or after intercourse or during your monthly menstrual cycle, and some constipation. About 20% of women have a tilted uterus of some kind. This could be because of previous strain on the ligaments from a pregnancy, genetics, endometriosis, or an inflammatory condition. It is quite normal for women with tilted uteri to conceive and have natural full term births.

I have a tilted uterus and have had no severe pregnancy complications. Sciatica can be problem-some because of the added pressure to your lower back and pelvic region, but it is not going to complicate your pregnancy. I have had two natural births with a tilted uterus and am currently pregnant with my third. Both pregnancies were full term with no major complications. My first pregnancy I did not measure according to my due date and this was particularly confusing, since I knew when it was that I got pregnant. At first the physician moved the due date and complained about me not eating properly. Little did he know that because of the tilted uterus my little girl was further back, and that is why my uterus did not measure correctly. Also upon delivery of both of my children the nurses raved about how quickly I delivered after initially pushing. I only pushed for an hour with my first and 30 minutes with my second. Both were delivered within 12 hours of active labor. I would also like to mention that I am petite at 5'2" with a normal weight of 110 lbs and both of my previous babies were 6 and 8 lbs at birth.

So one having a tilted uterus is not a reason to worry, you can have a completely healthy and natural pregnancy with a tilted uterus. Precaution may be taken in the way that you sit and stand to allow for the extra weight on your pelvic region and there may need to be extra bed-rest in the last trimester, but certainly no need to think that you must have a cesarean. The use of a belly sling to help support the weight of the baby is also very beneficial. Pushing the baby through the birth canal and its difficulties solely depends on the babies position, size of the babies head, and the size and shape of your pelvic floor.

Last but not least eating healthy and exercising consistently will help tremendously in the way that your body reacts to your pregnancy. If you sit around all day and complain about the pain while eating unhealthy then there is no way that your body can keep up with the weight of the growing baby. Health is essential in having an uncomplicated pregnancy.

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