10 Things That Might Displace Your Uterus

While every OB/Gyn will talk to you about uterine health, and what precautions to take during your gestational phase, there is much about uterine health that most women don’t know. Pregnant or not – keeping your uterus healthy is important because the uterus functions properly and there is a low chance of having other complications. More than any harm, your uterus is often vulnerable to displacement. Several factors can lead to uterine displacement. But, you don’t have to worry. Here is your cheat sheet on what can trigger a displacement of the uterus:

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1. Rough Handling Of The Uterus

Many health practitioners are either super-confident or rash when handling your uterus, or are inexperienced and nonchalant about the degree of damage they could inflict on you during labor or a routine pelvic exam. Excessive pushing during labor or premature birth, pulling the baby using forceps or rough hands can damage your uterus’ ligaments and displace it.

2. Subsequent Pregnancies Too Close To Each Other

If you are planning to have more than one baby, consider having a gap of 3 years between the kids, as it gives your uterus ample time to recuperate. Also, in several cultures, it is believed that the postpartum recovery time is not six weeks but three years!

3. Lifting Weight

Women don’t lift heavy stuff or weights! During pregnancy, lifting even the slightest of weight can cause uterine displacement. If you have an older child, don’t lift him or her while you are pregnant. Also, don’t carry your child on your hip to prevent pelvic misalignment or muscle spasms. Distributing weight throughout the body is the ideal way to go about it.

4. Wearing High Heels

One of the worst things a woman could do to themselves. Choose health over aesthetics or flat shoes to heels. Wearing heels can lead to contractions in the lower back. Consequently, the little flow of fluids in the pelvic area, which pulls the ligaments, displaces the uterus.

5. Walking Barefoot

Walking barefoot on cold tiles or surfaces contracts the nerves, the arteries and veins, and the lymph nodes and, in turn, restricts the flow of fluids through the pelvic region.

6. Running On Hard Surfaces

If you run on hard surfaces like granite or cement floors, it is likely that your body absorbs shock waves which make their way up to the pelvis and the uterus. It’s better to take a brisk walk than run on a hard surface.

7. Hurting The Tailbone Or Sacrum At A Young Age

Sometimes, your uterine health also depends on how hygienic you were as a kid. Also, childhood injuries can increase the chances of a displaced uterus for you, even know. If a girl hurts her tailbone, it will soon displace the uterus at once! In fact, young baby girls have a fully grown uterus!

8. Chronic Constipation

An empty colon offers the uterus more room to rest, and it’s the natural state of the uterus. However, if you have chronic constipation, the organs in the pelvis are much closer, and can affect one other.

9. Watch Your Posture

Posture is important; for pregnant women, even more so. Your spine and pelvic bones should be aligned properly. If the spine is misaligned, you already have a proclivity towards uterine displacement.

10. Sedentary Lifestyle

A sedentary lifestyle not only negatively impacts your physiology but also impacts reproductive organs for both men and women! So make sure you are not a couched potato, at the same time ensure that you aren’t indulging in too much physical work.

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