Lopsided

jodisgardner

hi mamas & mamas to be, question... Do any of you have one side of your baby belly stick out more than the other? Is it weird that mine does?

beblameless7

Pre-pregnancy my left side pooched more than my right when I leaned back (standing) and looked down. As a nurse, I figured that's because the large intestine/colon wraps around that side before going down. 17 weeks pregnant, I've noticed the pooching is higher up because the uterus has grown.

jodisgardner

Thanks for the info @beblameless7 My more sticky out side is the right. Not sure if I should ask my doctor about it?

x0sweetpea7x

My left side also sticks out a bit more than my right. 

jodisgardner

I believe the left side is more common to stick out than the right due to your colon. The right side isn't as common. @xosweetpea7x

koala1107

I'm sure it's most likely just where the baby has settled and all is well but have you been checked for any uterine abnormalities? Often they aren't diagnosed unless you have a history of miscarriage and they are looking. I have a partial septate uterus (meaning my uterus is a deep heart shaped rather than pear) and my baby is firmly lodged on the left side, making my bump quite obviously lopsided. It might be worth asking about at your next ultrasound just for peace of mind, as I have to be monitored more closely for preterm labor. Again, it's super rare and chances are you're totally normal but just throwing another possibility out there!

jodisgardner

Thanks for that response @koala1107 I'll definitely be sure to ask about it at my next checkup in a few weeks time.