[Toshiba123]

I am 11.5 weeks pregnant and I have a bicornuate uterus with a severe indentation. At 7.5 weeks, I had a heavy bleed. The bleeding has calmed down for the moment, but I do have episodes of 'old blood'.

The fetus is in the right horn. From looking at the ultrasound pictures the left horn is dark which might indicate presence of a bleed. My question: Can this 'bleed' in the left horn harm the fetus in the right horn.

Please note that this is my second pregnancy. I miscarried at 14 weeks last year.

I look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks.

[alkalineangel]

It really depends on the amount of space in the particular horn the baby is in. If it is larger than the other horn, then you may have a chance that the baby will not be affected by the other side. Are you heart shaped with a small septum at the top or do you have a split that goes down far into the uterus?

[Toshiba123]

Dear AkalineAngel,

Thank you for your response.

It is thought that I have a split that goes far down the uterus.

Regards

[alkalineangel]

To be completely honest with you (I don't want to sound unsympathetic, but I have learned that honesty is far better than sugar coating), while I have heard of pregnancies being successful in these situations, the chances are low. Unfortunately when you have a Bicornuate Uterus with a deep split, typically there is very little room left for a fetus to grow. Many times a woman may reach around 16 weeks or so and then miscarry. I don't think the problem here will be a bleed in the opposite horn, I think it may come down to there not being enough space. Your doctor will be able to advise you of the best for both of your health. Discuss with him/her all the possible outcomes and issues that may arise.

I wish you all the luck in the world for a safe and healthy pregnancy and hope the odds are in your favor. Good luck.