Bicornate Uterus is very different from Uterus Didelphys...they are not the same thing. Didelphys is rarer than bicornate. My email address is kimkehner@comcast.net if you have questions...I was very scared when I found out as a teenager that I had uterus didelphys. But it does not make conceiving a child any harder than if you did not have it. And yes, they are fraternal twins, one egg released into each uterus, the anatomy of the uterus has nothing to do with that.

I have uterus didelphys. In November 2008 I gave birth to twin girls. One baby was in each uterus, just as the new mother in this news story. For all of you who have questions, please email me, I've been through it and will be happy to answer any questions you have!

Hello everyone my name is Sara not the one who had the twin girls. Well I found out 1987 I had One uterus that was divided into two the only way you could see it was when I got pregnant I had two cervix the doctor also told me I would never have kids but I proved them wrong I had my husband at that time on double time until I got pregnant believe me it was hard. But I have two kids 0ne is 20 years old and the other is 12 years old. If you want to know more email me.

I'm 23. I had my first son at 17 and a c-section. In May '08 I got pregnant again. In the beginning of June '08 my dr noticed the bicornuate uterus. I'm like wow!!! My dr with my first son did not notice this esp when he was c-section because he was breeched which my dr now said "wow what was he doing" lol. As I'm having a c-section with my 2nd son I notice my dr talkin about the bicornuate uterus in the o.r.

Those babies are in great hands in the MGH NICU. Our baby was born at 4 pounds underdeveloped and they did a great job in the NICU.

Thank NICU staff.

I am 15 and found out about a year ago that i have UD.
This is all very interesting to me, as i am just learning and getting more information and am also a twin myself. I have already had one surgery and am being scheduled for another. This sure does make me feel dandy to know that i will hopefully be able to carry children one day.
well props to the madre!

the people who are insisting that this is "not that rare" are misinformed. you seem to be confusing bicornuate uterus with uterus didelphys. the latter is far more rare, as is carrying a baby in each.

Wow this story made it on Howard Stern Show Today. Marquette made it to the big time .
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Congrats on the babies! I also have two utereses. I have two cervixes as well and a septum to divide it all! My doc told me that it would be slim chances for me to get pregnant in both, though. At 1st when I was pregnant with my son, my doc thought I had a bicorniary (most likely spelled wrong) uterus. Then, when I was a week over due, he induced me. After many hrs I did not dialate - he then broke my water, still nothing. Then he discovered the septum and said I had 2 of everything! After both my c sections, (I got pregnant 6 months after my son), both drs (my reg doc was not on call) called in nurses and other docs to look at my uterus before closing me up! I felt like a freak but also kinda different. Both my kids and I are healthy so good luck to all!

As a blessed Mom to three healthy and thriving children, my question may seem odd.... I am just curious, are the parents employed? I hope that they have insurance, not medicaid, but actual insurance. Parenting is an enormous responsibility. That includes the financial means to feed, clothe, and house. While loving, nuturing, and encouraging your children to become productive members within our society let's not loose sight of ALL OF THE responsibilities of bringing children into the world. YES this is a blessing, by any definition.

There is a Yahoo group for Mullerian Anamolies you should check out. Tons of info there!!

I totally understand where you are coming from. I have a double uteri and have been trying to get pregnant for over 5 years now. There is a doctor in Cincinnati that might be able to help you. If you would like more info, please email me.

Thanks,

Leah

So lucky! I was born with only one reproductive side, didnt know until my emergency c-section with my daughter @ age 17. Then my son came at 21 and well when it came time to get 'fixed' they tied the one tube in a single knot, how funny does that sound? haha

Everyone is blessed some how!

I don't know just how common it is to carry to term with uterine didelphys. However, I did carry to term and had a perfectly healthy 9 lb 21" baby. I did have a c-section because he was breech.

I have two completely separate cervi. My uteri are heart shaped, most likely completely separate but fused together along the center line. I've heard all conditions referred to by doctors, been told I was not supposed to be born, would never have children, am a result of a partially absorbed twin death, etc..... I can't find a doctor in the tri state area that thinks of me as anything other than a science experiment. How are ya'll getting so much information about conditions and yourselves. Where are these doctors? I just want to know what's wrong, if I can safely have kids, if they will get it and suffer as I have, and be treated like a regular woman and not a freak! Any suggestions?

I know those parents are doublely (sp?) blessed. I had two children, 2 years apart, and were my little blessings. You have 3 wonderful blessings. I hope your getting these messages from the website, as you deserve so many kudos. My prayers are with you and your family has you have been doubly blessed.

I also have two uteri. I found out after my son was born via c-section.. I was told by the doctor that I was "twice the woman" . I didn't have any complications with that pregancy. My son was complete breech and needed to come out via c-section and that's the only reason i found out.
With my second child, i was put in a high risk clinic and monotered weekly to measure the baby vs. fluid level. Since the baby is in 1/2 the normal growing space. pregancy went normal and had a healthy baby girl who actually put my in labor for 7 hours before they could operate. I had a schedualed c-section date for two days later...She just couldn't wait...

I'm happy to see other stories about this. Before I had my son i didn't even know this was a condition. Im just happy to hear other stories of happy healthy babies and mommies! congratulations to this family and all the others with two uteri.

While checking out cnn.com, I noticed the passing of Paul Harvey. I'm not a news buff, but know the name because my sister and I were born via multi-womb twin birth in 1978 with Paul Harvey announcing our birth on national radio. About 10 articles down I noticed article, "Woman with 2 wombs has twins." What are the chances. Good luck new parents. Congratulations!

The mullerian anomaly that results in two uterus is called Uterus Didelphy. Bicornuate uterus is a different condition, with its own complications.

And, in my kids' playgroup 4 out the 8 moms have some sort of Mullerian Anomaly(MA). Mine is one of the rarer ones-Unicornuate Uterus, which is essentialy half a uterus.

Congratulations to the mom! These stories give hope to women who have been diagnosed with a MA. There's also a Yahoo group dedicated to Mullerian Anomalies where women/families can find information and stories from others who have their condition. Many OBs have never dealt with them and its a helpful place to find answers, or at least a direction.

I just wanted to clear something up. Didelphys uterus is different than having a heart shaped uterus. When a woman has a didelphys uterus, the uterus is actually separated completely...which means they have 2, not 1 uterus. There is absolutely no connection between the two like there is in the bicornuate uterus. I would know this because I have a uterus didelphys, and my doctor explained this to me. I also know that it is rare to be able to carry to full-term because the size of each uterus is actually half the size of 1 normal uterus. This is why most women with the didelphys uterus frequently miscarry.

Monica is right -- it's so refreshing to hear a positive story like this after the Nadya Suleman freak show. If this mother has two uteri, Suleman must have 14.

What a blessing to you all. I have two completely separate cervix (cervi?):-) and a double uterus, with one ovary on each side. Had a hysterosalpingogram when I was 18 and thought I would never have children. Now blessed with four healthy kids, 18 - 8 years old. The last was delivered at UVA 2.5 months early after pushing her foot through an apparent tear in the wall between the two uteruses (uteri?) from a previous c-section. I have met more woman than you would think who either have this issue in some form or have a close relative with it. If you have this condition in any form, talk to your doctor. Children may be a little difficult, but not impossible. I wish I had not spent so many years thinking I would never have children.

If a reporter can't understand apostrophes, who can?
(hint: last names do not use them)

Many of the people leaving comments are confusing a double uterus (uterus didelphys) with a heart-shaped uterus (bicornuate uterus). The twin pregnancy with a baby in each of two completely separate uteri (uterus didelphys) is what is truly rare.

Y'all realize that the mother won't get your messages, right? Its kind of silly to wish her congratulations on here...

And putting information, like your kids birthday, birthplace, along with your names, and other private information where it can be read by anyone in the world is not very smart...anybody could sign up for a credit card using the information some of you have posted on here...

This sounds marvelous,it also sound s that these little girls were born to two VERY good parents. I wish all of you a lot of luck..

I'm so happy for both of you. I have fraternal twins that are now 33 years old. They were a lot of work but you get double the love in return. Even though mine are 33 now, the love is still there. You're very blessed and I wish you much happiness with your family of 3 little ones.

The Lord above has blessed you both. I'm not religious, but it is events like this that make
us all stand back and shake our heads at the power that guides us, despite our lack of control. Enjoy your beautiful children.

Major newspapers are going out of business and this is the kind of non-news crap we are served up as headline news via cnn.com. Congratulations!

Congratulations and may God Bless you both on your new twin girls. What a wonderful journey your going to have raising your 3 beautiful children. Take lots of pictures and always remember Jesus Loves You !

I have the unicollis condition (and just one fallopian tube), which makes conception and gestation tricky. But my pregnancy went to week 38 and then planned C-section (wish I'd waited another day or two). he weighed 8 pounds and was fine until he developed hemangiomas. Until I was 19 I had no idea I have only half a uterus (a banana shaped uterus). 45% chance of live birth. contractions from month 4 on. it was no fun. I wouldn't have conceived if I'd known (wanted to adopt!). These people conceived when their son was just a month old. Terrible! Really terrible. Children need breastmilk until after age 2. And more than one baby is too many!

Comments are supposed to be the opinion of the author, right? These are mine. Those parents are happy; I am not.

let me see it was 27 years ago I had twins unknown til I had a little baby girl and the doctor said omg I think there is another one in there...They didn't do ultra sounds unless it was absolutely necessary then....and I had an 11 month old at the time I also had a 5 year old...It was very hard to do with a non present dad...I did it though and I survived....
and they are a joy in my life and now I have twin grand daughters and she had a baby unexpectedly a year older..the things we learn to do...amazing story...Good luck....

What a lovely celebration of life! I have an anomaly in my uterus that causes the placenta to separate from the uterus (placenta previa)at 5-6 months. This occurred in the 5th and 6th month in both of my pregnancies. I went into maternal shock from the heavy bleeding and was scheduled for an emergency C section. Back in those days preemies usually didn't survive. Miraculously, the hemorrhaging stopped before the C section took place. I managed to carry my first baby to full term. The doctor said it was a miracle. With my second baby we pre-empted the problem with hospitalized bed rest before the hemorrhaging started. It makes me glad to see how far we have come in obstetrics and gynecology since then!

It is interesting to read about someone who followed through with pregnancy who also has 2 uteri. I am 52 and was born with this anomaly along with only one kidney & adrenaline too. Each of my uteri have a cervix. I am an AB+ blood type. It would be interesting to know the mother's blood type. I met another woman when in my twenties that had this same anomaly and she also had AB+ blood type. I am quite healthy having taken special care of myself throughout the years. Most see me as at least 10 years younger than my age. Perhaps we are an evolved body type.

While their mom was pregnant with both babies at the same time, twins occur when an egg or 2 eggs are fertilized at the same time...unless they can prove that this happened (which is pretty unlikely), I'm not so sure the girls are technically "twins". Sisters with the same birthday? Sure. But were they conceived at the same time? Hard to say! They could technically be a week apart.

Those of you who said that this situation is not that unusual are correct. As a former hospital admitting manager for several decades, I did see a few similar cases. The reporter should have done more research before reporting that only 3 of these have ever been recorded.

I am confused and offended by the commenter that mentioned she was happy to hear about a natural birth in the news. Babies conceived via IVF or IUI are natural babies. Some of us need a little help. Just because one nut has 6 embryos transferred and gives birth to 8 babies doesn't mean the rest of us are unnatural or bad. The whole goal is to have one baby per pregnancy. The issue is complicated and you should just count yourself lucky that you are not the 1 in 7 couples that experience infertility.

The writer of the article was able to avoid having to use the plural form. According to Merriam-Webster, it can be either.

Check your sources. It is not just 3 in the world. Many others.

I found out I was born with two uterus as well when I was 15 years old. They removed one of them then but I continued to have difficulties, so in 2004 I had the other one removed. Also, I found out that I was born with one kidney and two vaginas. Pretty crazy! I think it is wonderful they were able to have children...what a miracle!

I also have the same condition, and worry daily about whether or not I will be able to have children in the future (I'm still young now), but this story has given me hope :)

There are two types of twins - monozygotic (meaning that they were the result of one fertilized egg dividing into two) or dizygotic (two separate fertilized eggs). In the case of this lucky woman, she had two separate fertilized eggs in each of her two uteri, resuling in fraternal twins rather than identical twins. Best of luck to both of you once you bring the twins home!

I also have a Mullerian anomaly ... they are really not so rare. Mullerian anomalies are any abnormality of the uterus, often associated with abnormalities of the kidneys. There are a bunch of varieties-- single-horn uteri (unicornuate), septate uteri, bicornuate, and full double uterus. Some women have two cervices and two vaginas. It's not actually all that rare, and not even all that rare to have two babies growing (whether or not you want to call them twins). There's quite a bit of info out there... the Yahoo group about Mullerian Anomalies is a very helpful place for people wanting information about these conditions. Congratulations to the happy mama!!

Just wanted to say congrats... I went through the same thing with having 1 child that was under th age of 1 then turned around and had twins.Now the twins are 9 and the oldest is 10. ALL GIRLS!!!GET lots of rest now they will have you running and running and running non stop..

Yes they are twins. They are fraternal twins, each the product of a separate sperm/egg fertilisation and born from the same pregnancy. One uterus or two uteri is not part of the determining factor.

Yes they are twins. They are fraternal twins, each the product of a separate sperm/egg fertilisation and born from the same pregnancy. One uterus or two uteri is not part of the determining factor.

I wanted to add to my previous comment about my twin birth l7 years ago with a bicornuate uterus. I also happen to be a previous employee of MGH. That was bac in my early 20's.. 30 years ago. elizabeth estridge

Howdy, someone sent this article to me. I am 53 years old and have a bicornuate uterus . This is two chambers with one cervix. I gave birth to twin boys myself and they were 4 weeks early and 7 pounds each. I am only a 110 pound woman myself! They will be l7 years old march 5, 2009 and i gave birth at Central Baptist Hospital. My Dr. was robert Thompson. I had the first one naturally and the second by cesarean. They stayed in hospital only one week. Gabe and Eli were my 4th and 5th children and i had 4 miscarriages out of my 9 pregnancies. It was interesting to see that the article says that there have been only 3 on record. Make that four. lisa

thats beautiful!!!!!! And of course they are twins just not identical twins. The fact that its two uteruses doesnt change the fact that they are fraternal twins.

Congrads on your new little bundles of joy. Enjoy everday you have because time goes on way to fast. Thanks to the N.I.C.U. team at MGH for giving your all to help these little girls get the best start possible.

God's blessings to you two! God's still in the business of miracles; your little girls are such blessings. :- )

How nice to hear some good news! Congratulations!

The news story says that the girls are twins but if they both came from a different uterus are they really twins?

You guys are very lucky. Enjoy your babies! They are true miracles!

Congrats.. The girls will always have a beautiful story to tell when they get older. I hope one day they will make it to twinsburg, Ohio for the Twins day. Go on line and check it out http://www.mytwinsburg.com/
Good luck mommy and daddy

Congradulations to you. May you and all your babies have a happy healthy life!

How refreshing to hear of a natural birth that made the news! Especially after the media circus with the woman who had eight (oh my goodness!) babies through in-vitro fertilization.

I had to call my sister, an RN degree candidate, as she is completing her first clinical rotation in the OB ward. She was so excited and is certain it will be discussed in class next week.

Best wishes to the parents and congratulations on your two miracle girls! And thank you TV 6 for a nice human interest story.