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leexo · Jul 26, 2015, 02:10 PM

Hey, I'm 15 and pregnant and I have 2 uteruses. Can I do it? It's it going be hard to have a baby with this problem at my age. I just think I may need a good doctor like a high risk doctor and make sure I get checked a lot more than someone that has 1 uterus right?

Wondergirl · Jul 26, 2015, 02:13 PM

How do you know you have two? Have you discussed this (and the pregnancy) with your family doctor?

leexo · Jul 26, 2015, 02:18 PM

I have had 2 miscarriages in the past. I've had so many ultersound in the past. So they told me.

I mostly went to hopitals then seeing my family doctor because it was always to late to talk about it because of miscarriages but no I found out early I'm 5 weeks and have an appointment on Thurs so hopefully I can get a high risk doctor.

Wondergirl · Jul 26, 2015, 02:21 PM

You're only 15 and have already had two miscarriages? Pregnancy at your age is not a good idea. Your body isn't mature enough and ready to grow a baby. Yes, you need special care.

DoulaLC · Jul 26, 2015, 02:25 PM

Yes, your doctor should refer you to a specialist. There are variations in how much separation there can be. Depending on your particular situation, you may have little trouble going to term or you may have a greater chance of miscarriage or preterm birth.

You'll need to see a high risk doctor to discuss your individual circumstances.

leexo · Jul 26, 2015, 02:34 PM

I don't think it's the age I heard plenty of 15 year old girls having heathly babies, it's just the issue I have worries me.

Wondergirl · Jul 26, 2015, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by leexo

I don't think it's the age I heard plenty of 15 year old girls having heathly babies, it's just the issue I have worries me.

So you deliberately got pregnant? What about school and money and does the father know? Are your parents okay with this?

smoothy · Jul 26, 2015, 03:03 PM

When you are pregnant.. a smart person doesn't rely on internet advice for everything... a smart person would be asking their OB/GYN who knows their medical history and can actually examine you.

Also at 15... You may know a couple 15 year olds who have gotten pregnant... but you don't know a lot. If you even know a couple very well... you are hanging out with the wrong crowd.

And none of them actually know that much or they wouldn't have gotten pregnant. Few 20 year olds are ready to be a mom... NO 15 year olds are. First you can't sign any legal document.. you can't get a job pays enough to support yourself much less yourself AND a child.

Your parents might have to support YOU until you turn 18 (in the USA anyway) but they don't have to support YOUR child. You might find yourself both tossed out of the house the day you turn 18.

Two miscarriages and a third pregnancy before 15. If you were my daughter, you would be out of the house the day you legally become an adult....and whoever you were sleeping with would be supporting you. Even if you had to live in a trailer park. It shows incredible disrespect towards your parents.

Once MIGHT be an accident....not twice and certainly NOT 3 times. I hope you don't think YOUR parents should be paying for all of this.

This is going to sound harsh...and it was meant to. Life isn't easy and you need a wakeup call because you are about to find out how hard it can get. Whatever you think having a kid is going to be like....is a pure fantasy and its going to be nothing like you imagined it would be....and know what...Unlike a pet...you will be stuck with raising this no matter how hard you have to work everyday for at least the next 18 years....assuming they don't pull the same stunts you have...in which case its going to be even harder for you.

DoulaLC · Jul 26, 2015, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by leexo

I don't think it's the age I heard plenty of 15 year old girls having heathly babies, it's just the issue I have worries me.

Some 15 year olds do have healthy babies, but they also have a greater risk of complications in their pregnancy. Ideally, for your health, baby's health, and your future, pregnancy would be something that happens when you are older and better able to support a child. However, you are pregnant now so do what gives you the best for a good outcome.

Start now on a prenatal vitamin, it's good that you are seeing a doctor.. . keep up on all prenatal visits, make lifestyle changes that are healthy... Eat and drink only healthy items, avoid being around cigarette smoke... if you smoke, now is the time to quit or at least cut way back and gradually quit, hang out with supportive and positive people, and learn and practice some relaxation exercises.

Figure out how you can get a good education. Your area might have programs for teen mothers to keep up on and finish school. Some areas have virtual school available. Your doctor will likely know of some resources that can be helpful, such as Healthy Start. Help is out there, you just need to ask and research a bit.

ScottGem · Jul 27, 2015, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by leexo

I heard plenty of 15 year old girls having heathly babies

You "heard", from where? Here are some articles that give you the facts, not what you heard.

What Are the Risks of Teenage Pregnancy? | LIVESTRONG.COM
Adolescent pregnancy: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
WHO | Adolescent pregnancy

That, at 15, your body may not be fully developed to support a full term pregnancy. This is evidenced by your previous miscarriages. This means that there are risks for you as well as the child. With proper care those risks may be minimized, but not completely eliminated.

It does appear you have been deliberately trying to get pregnant. I'm curious as to why? Besides the health risks there are sociological issues as well. Who is going to support this child? Do you have any idea what it costs to raise a child? What about the cost of medical care? Who is paying for that? What about finishing school? What about hanging out with friends? The baby will give you little time for those.