A new mom was surprised to see her newborn holding her intrauterine device (IUD).
Mom on Birth Control Got Pregnant, Baby Arrived Clutching Her IUD
Violet Quick, 20, from Idaho, shared the surprising moment she welcomed her baby. Violet married John Francis at 19. The young couple had no plans to have a child one year into their marriage, as she was on birth control.
However, she got pregnant. The surprise did not stop there because when she delivered her newborn, Rudy, he was clutching something in his hand. To the nurses' shock, he was holding his mom's IUD, Daily Mail reported.
In another video, Violet said she decided to take a pregnancy test because she felt nauseous for two weeks. She wasn't sure what to expect, and her first pregnancy test showed a positive result.
She was initially surprised by the result because she was on birth control. So, she took six more tests, and they were all positive.
She went to the ER and discovered that she was seven weeks pregnant. She urged other women on IUDs to do a pregnancy test when their period is delayed because there is a high risk of having ectopic pregnancies when one has an IUD. She noted that IUDs work for the most part, but there is a 0.01 percent that they will fail, as in her case.
What Can Make an IUD Fall Out or Move?
An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, plastic, T-shaped device placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. Depending on the type of IUD, it could last for 3 to 12 years.
It is 99% effective in preventing pregnancy if used correctly. It works by keeping the sperm from meeting and fertilizing an egg, according to Healthline.
IUD can move and eventually fall out for several reasons, including strong uterine contractions, having a small uterine cavity, when the uterus has a pronounced tilt, or when the doctor who placed it is not experienced.
According to Pandia Health, IUDs are more likely to move in women who:
- are under the age of 20 (5.5 times great risk),
- have really heavy or painful periods (2.4 times greater risk),
- just gave birth or just had a 2nd-trimester abortion,
- have never been pregnant (though recent research says that doesn't matter)
- may have an irregularly shaped uterus (large fibroids, unknown septum, or double uterus).
Signs and Symptoms of a Displaced IUD
If the IUD has only shifted, it may not be noticeable. However, when it is displaced, here are the typical symptoms.
- IUD strings are inaccessible with fingers
- feeling the plastic of the IUD
- The partner could possibly feel the IUD during sex
- Bleeding between periods
- Heavy vaginal bleeding
- Unusual cramping than what one experiences typically during periods
- Soreness in the lower abdomen
- Unusual vaginal discharge
If the IUD has moved, do not try to put it back in place by yourself. Call your doctor or healthcare provider and make an appointment to see them.
The doctor will conduct an exam to see if your IUD has moved, and if it does, they will give you options.
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