The womb, or uterus, is located in the middle of the pelvis, not on the left or right side. This central location is consistent throughout pregnancy.
Understanding Uterine Position
Several sources confirm the uterus's central pelvic position:
- PregnancyBirthBaby.org.au: States that the uterus "sits in the middle of your pelvis."[1]
- Cleveland Clinic: While discussing ectopic pregnancies (which occur outside the uterus), this source implicitly reinforces the uterus's normal central location.[2]
- Quora: This source explicitly states that the uterus is "located in the Center of the woman's lower Abdomen."[3]
- Johns Hopkins Medicine: Describes the uterus as located "between the bladder and the rectum," further emphasizing its central position within the pelvis.[4]
While the fetus's position within the uterus can vary (e.g., left occiput anterior, right occiput anterior[5]), the uterus itself remains centrally positioned in the pelvis. The placenta's location (anterior, posterior, or lateral[6]) also doesn't alter the uterus's overall position.
It's important to note that the uterus is above and behind the bladder and its cervix extends into the vagina.[7] This anatomical arrangement remains consistent irrespective of fetal position or placental location.
References:
[1] https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/anatomy-of-pregnancy-and-birth-uterus
[2] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9687-ectopic-pregnancy
[3] https://www.quora.com/What-side-of-the-stomach-is-the-womb-located
[4] https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/anatomy-of-female-pelvic-area
[5] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323099
[6] https://www.webmd.com/baby/what-is-an-anterior-placenta-during-pregnancy
[7] https://nationalpartnership.org/childbirthconnection/healthy-pregnancy/your-body-throughout-pregnancy/
