JAKARTA - Recently, social media has been abuzz with discussion about a case of a prolapsed uterus, which reportedly occurred after a birth assisted by a traditional birth attendant.
The story originally emerged from Raditya Dika's podcast with Dr. Gia Pratama, who shared her experience treating a patient with this unusual condition.
In Dr. Gia's story, the patient arrived with her uterus pulled out after the birth. This happened because the traditional birth attendant pulled on the placenta before it had fully detached.
The story immediately sparked public outcry and curiosity: is it true that a uterus can simply fall out after giving birth?
In response, Dr. Marcel Elian Suwito, Sp.OG, an obstetrics and gynecology specialist, provided an explanation. He stated that medically, a uterus detaching and exiting the body is almost impossible.
"If I were to perform a hysterectomy, it would be very difficult. You can't just pull it out and it would come right off," said Dr. Marcel via his personal Instagram account @marcel.elian.suwito.
"(The uterus) must be cut, it must be incised before it can be removed," he added.
He explained that the uterus is firmly bound by tissue and ligaments that hold it in place. During pregnancy, the uterus enlarges, and the surrounding blood vessels also dilate and become very sensitive.
This is what causes pregnant women to frequently experience nosebleeds or hemorrhoids.
Because of the condition of these blood vessels, Dr. Marcel emphasized that forcibly removing the placenta is very risky. If the uterus is completely pulled out, the patient will certainly experience severe bleeding, which can be fatal.
"You can imagine how much blood will flow. So if the uterus had completely detached, the patient would not have been able to be taken to the hospital; she would have died within minutes," he explained.
This case serves as an important reminder for the public to always choose a safe delivery process handled by professional medical personnel. Even seemingly simple procedures can be extremely dangerous if performed without proper medical knowledge.
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