Question
During a false labor contraction at 33 weeks pregnant, a severe hardness in the right lower abdomen was found, which should be the uterus when touched. When lying flat, the belly was also found to be tilted to the right, which should be uterine dextroversion. I wonder if this has any effect on the fetus? Is it normal?
Answer
This condition usually does not affect and may self-heal. A ventricular septal defect found after one year will be lifelong. It is recommended to use a medical occluder for treatment or surgical treatment. Left-handed heart and right-handed heart refer to the abnormal position and axis of the heart. A right-handed heart indicates that the heart is located in the right chest, with the tip pointing to the right front, and the liver and stomach are still normal. The so-called midline heart refers to the center of the heart apex, with the interventricular septum positioned in a sagittal plane, and the position of the atria and ventricles is normal or shifted. As long as it does not affect hemodynamic changes, there is no problem.