prolapsed uterus and home birth?

[cagirlintexas]

Is this possible? I haven't had any problems with it in months. Now at 4.5 weeks pregnant its started again. Its mild but now totally worried it will get worse at the pregnancy continues.

[scottishmommy]

In the second trimester your uterus should raise up and you will be a lot more comfortable. Try resting as much as possible. Hang in there!

[dannic]

I have a prolapsed cervix )not sure at all if they're related in any way) and am still HBing. My midwife said it's uncomfortable but had a lot of good suggestions for me. It has gotten better as I've worked on kegels and not lifted heavy things--like 30 lb toddlers, lol.

[HeatherB]

Kegels are your friend!! And a HB MW is going to have a LOT more helpful info than any other sort of practitioner. I remember talking to my MW after my births with that as a possibility (don't think that's what it was, though), and she was very knowledgeable.

[honeybee]

Wasn't there a great Mothering article recently about a type of massage that can help the uterus? I don't know if Webster's could help with that, but might be worth talking to a chiropractor to see. I would look into that.

Otherwise, just talk to any midwife you are interviewing and see what she says. I think you should keep your options open.

[autumnday]

In addition to a chiropractor, you could also look into acupuncture. It can actually help with this type of condition.

[LaydieBugs]

An Osteopath (they are listed as a doctor with a "DO" after the name) who does manual manipulation can help too, with much more indirect contact than a chiropractor, if chiropractic doesn't work for you (it doesn't for me).

I'm at 34+ and started with a prolapsed uterus and it's been no problem, the osteopathic manipulation has been just the thing (and DOs are well covered by insurance). I actually feel so good I'm sure I must be cheating ...