A uterine inversion is when the uterus pulls inside out when delivering the placenta. Instead of the placenta coming out normally, the placenta does not separate from the uterus and therefore pulls the uterus inside out. The uterus now appears to be inside out. In a full uterine inversion, the uterus may be visible inside of the vagina.

If you have had uterine inversion with previous births, you have an increased risk in the situation happening again.