I've heard that Maya Abdominal Massage can help correct a tilted uterus.

 

Does a tilted uterus matter? I have a retroverted uterus which I was told "is just a variation of normal".

 

My uterus was titled and folded over on itself! Kinda like a taco. We actually got to hear the heartbeat at 8 weeks, and I'm an overweight mama.

Sorry yours didn't work out, but I'm sure you'll hear it soon.

 

I also have a retroverted uterus and didn't catch the heartbeat at my 10 week appt! I'm anxiously waiting my 14 week visit...it can't come fast enough!

 

you know, my MW couldn't hear it at 11 wks... and said she thought my uterus is tilted, too.. ob from first pregnancy never said that, but i remember they always found the heartbeat very low in my abdomen with that pregnancy. also, when I was 11 weeks, Midwife wasn't sure of my dates (I knew I was 11 weeks, but LMP suggested cloer to 13) so that is when I got U/S for dating, and saw healthy heartbeat and perfect 11 week baby. this next appt, I should be able to hear heartbeat in Midwifes office.. but I don't think tilted uterus does anything but maybe make early heartbeat hearing a little harder... also, I have heard that tilted uterus may mean its harder to feel early movement.

 

Just coming back to add that because of my tilted uterus I believe that I show later and carry smaller.

 

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Originally Posted by calpurnia Does a tilted uterus matter? I have a retroverted uterus which I was told "is just a variation of normal".

MW says - No tilted uterus does not matter. Except in some instances for conception. If the cervix is up out of the way it could be more difficult. My guy must have good swimmers! My mw said once your uterus if full of baby it doesn't matter in the least. Some tilt forward, some tilt back, some just hang out in the middle.

 

I was told a long time ago mine was tilted, but if it is, I don't think it's very much. It was only mentioned in passing during a pap or something like that. When I was pg, my OB never mentioned it. I mentioned it offhand to my mw and she said it didn't seem like it to her.

Anyway, everyone always says nothing to worry about, but the Maya Abdominal Massage website says it IS an issue, which is the first I'd heard of that. They're not necessarily an unbiased source, but here is a quote from their site (this page):

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Normally the uterus leans slightly over the bladder in the center of the pelvis, about one and a half inches above the pubic bone. It is held in this position by muscles, the vaginal wall and ligaments that attach it to the back, front, and sides of the pelvis. Uterine ligaments are made to stretch to accommodate a growing fetus inside and to move freely when the bladder or bowel is full. The ligaments and muscles can weaken and loosen, causing the uterus to fall downward, forward, backward or to either side. A uterus in any of these positions is called tilted or prolapsed. Modern medicine has little or nothing to offer women with this problem. Options may include using the birth control pill, muscle relaxants, or surgery and women are generally told, "your uterus is tipped, but that is normal and don't worry about it." Yet women have a laundry list of physical and emotional symptoms that can be addressed and prevented with these simple, noninvasive massage techniques. When reproductive organs shift, they can constrict normal flow of blood and lymph, and disrupt nerve connections. Just a few extra ounces sitting on blood and lymph vessels can cause havoc throughout the different systems in the body. By shifting the uterus back into place, homeostasis, or the natural balance of the body, is restored in the pelvic area and the surrounding organs. Toxins are flushed and nutrients that help to tone tissue and balance hormones are restored to normal order. This is essential for healthy pregnancy, labor, and delivery.

 

Mine is tilted and I've never had any issues as a result, at least not to my knowledge. It was mentioned to me during my 13 week ultrasound last pregnancy. The tech mentioned I might have trouble peeing until the uterus moved up out of my pelvis (eventually it gets big enough that it 'rights' itself). I got a little freaked when I searched this online, cause it is RARE but the uterus can actually get a little stuck in the pelvis and of course all the website list miscarriage as a potential result. I called my friend who's an OB and got a ton of reassurance, she said the stars basically have to align for it to happen (very tilted uterus, small pelvis, etc etc) and she has seen it happen only twice, both around 16 weeks, and both times they just 'popped' the uterus up out of the pelvis and all was well. I am finding it a little hard to empty my bladder sometimes these days so wondering if I'm still a bit tilted...my friend said you will know if the uterus gets stuck cause you can't pee!

Other than that, I don't think it's an issue. I have asked a couple of my doctors about the conception connection and they all dismiss it (well, and rightly so in my case, I suppose!), though I can see it having an effect in an extreme tilt, I guess.