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Hello,

I am new to this site - and new to pregnancy too! I found out that I

had a bicornuate uterus when I had one of my ovaries removed (due to

ovarian cyst) in 1996, but didn't think anything of it since I wasn't

planning on having children at that time.

Almost a decade later and I have just found out, to my joy, that I am 5-

weeks pregnant. I am a bit intimidated about writing here as you all

seem so well-informed and I feel so terribly ignorant, even about my

own condition (having only ever had ultrasounds).

My gynaecologist has said nothing about the risks associated with my

condition and has not advised me to do anything in particular during

the pregnancy (apart from " not move around too much " . She said that I

could continue swimming though.). I suppose it makes things harder that

I am an Englishwoman living in France and don't really know who to turn

to for advice or what the usual procedures here are. I suppose that

what I am really asking is whether I should just take my

gynaecologist's advice and take each day as it comes, or whether there

are any particular steps I should be taking at this stage.

I have had mildish cramps almost constantly since the start of the

pregnancy, mostly on one side, but the gynaecologist seems to think

this is normal and may be associated with the scar tissue left over

from my operation years ago. Otherwise I have had no bleeding or other

symptoms. I admit that what I have read on the internet has frightened

me and so I am reluctant to start enjoying my pregnancy as it seems

that it could so easily all be snatched away.

I would be really grateful for any advice that anyone could give me. I

am so glad that I have found you all, I don't feel so confused and

alone anymore!

All the best,

Parisa