possible c-section

babymama · Mar 16th, 2009, 18:30 PM

Well....

I went for my 39 week appointment today and the doc had not so good news. The baby is still really high, even he was a bit surprised. He said at this point the head should be in the pelvis to get things moving along and I've had no progress. He's convinced I'm gonna go overdue and doesn't think this week will change anything. He said I'm narrow and maybe the baby (even though "not a big baby") may not be able to fall into the pelvis. So next week he's gonna do an internal exam to check the situation and then make a decision as to whether proceed with a c-section because there's no reason to keep waiting for a long and hard labour (I think he ment if I got induced) I asked him again if he thought anything would change at this point to get a clear answer and he said no.

So I'm now mentally preparing for the possibility of having a section.....

MelanieSweets · Mar 16th, 2009, 18:34 PM

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Originally Posted by babymama

Well....

I went for my 39 week appointment today and the doc had not so good news. The baby is still really high, even he was a bit surprised. He said at this point the head should be in the pelvis to get things moving along and I've had no progress. He's convinced I'm gonna go overdue and doesn't think this week will change anything. He said I'm narrow and maybe the baby (even though "not a big baby") may not be able to fall into the pelvis. So next week he's gonna do an internal exam to check the situation and then make a decision as to whether proceed with a c-section because there's no reason to keep waiting for a long and hard labour (I think he ment if I got induced) I asked him again if he thought anything would change at this point to get a clear answer and he said no.

So I'm now mentally preparing for the possibility of having a section.....

awwww hun, how do u feel about having a c section?? xx would you prefer to have a natural birth cause some people dont mind x

MummyCat · Mar 16th, 2009, 18:34 PM

Ah hun... well at least you've now got an explanation for no signs... so that's a good thing, obviously little one is too comfy, and if you do have a narrow pelvis at least they're thinking of doing what's best for you (and not making you go through too much pain unnecessarily!)

How do you feel about a c-section? Is it something you're okay with?

babymama · Mar 16th, 2009, 18:43 PM

I have thought about it throughout this pregnancy because for many years now due to my small frame I wondered whether I would be able to birth naturally. At this point, I am ok with it, it's just a bit scary. But I'm glad I got a bit of answer today considering there has been no signs of any sort.

MummyCat · Mar 16th, 2009, 18:45 PM

Well hun, if you're okay with it, then it's probably the best for you and baby! Glad they're making sure they do what's right for you!!

mz_jackie86 · Mar 16th, 2009, 19:02 PM

Aw hun, least u no whats happening atm!
Im sure its prob best to have a planned one than an emergency one!
Hope it goes well for you!! xx

codex · Mar 16th, 2009, 20:09 PM

Tons of babies stay high and do not engage until labor and small frame really has not a lot to do with your ability to deliver. You would be amazed at how the joints will loosen and relax for birth. There is still a great chance that you will be able to have a vag delivery.

Good Luck Hun!

nataliecn · Mar 16th, 2009, 21:56 PM

i hope you get the choice you want hun!

keep us posted!

DolceBella · Mar 17th, 2009, 00:32 AM

Grrr... that sounds like crap to me! I say labor away!! If it works.. great! If it doesn't.. you'll still end up with a section anyway. Everyone deserves a trial of labor, because you have no idea what the body can actually do! Stick up for yourself!

sadiescooby · Mar 17th, 2009, 02:19 AM

I'm with Dolcebella on this one, wait and see what happens when you're in labour. A few contractions will force your LO down. If you're not making any progress in labour then it's time to talk C sections.

Have you tried exercises to help your LO engage such as walking, swimming etc??

Mar 16th, 2009, 18:30 PM	#1
babymama Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 855	possible c-section Well.... I went for my 39 week appointment today and the doc had not so good news. The baby is still really high, even he was a bit surprised. He said at this point the head should be in the pelvis to get things moving along and I've had no progress. He's convinced I'm gonna go overdue and doesn't think this week will change anything. He said I'm narrow and maybe the baby (even though "not a big baby") may not be able to fall into the pelvis. So next week he's gonna do an internal exam to check the situation and then make a decision as to whether proceed with a c-section because there's no reason to keep waiting for a long and hard labour (I think he ment if I got induced) I asked him again if he thought anything would change at this point to get a clear answer and he said no. So I'm now mentally preparing for the possibility of having a section.....

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Mar 16th, 2009, 18:34 PM	#3
MummyCat Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 8,756	Ah hun... well at least you've now got an explanation for no signs... so that's a good thing, obviously little one is too comfy, and if you do have a narrow pelvis at least they're thinking of doing what's best for you (and not making you go through too much pain unnecessarily!) How do you feel about a c-section? Is it something you're okay with?

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Mar 16th, 2009, 18:43 PM	#4
babymama Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 855	I have thought about it throughout this pregnancy because for many years now due to my small frame I wondered whether I would be able to birth naturally. At this point, I am ok with it, it's just a bit scary. But I'm glad I got a bit of answer today considering there has been no signs of any sort.

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Mar 16th, 2009, 18:45 PM	#5
MummyCat Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 8,756	Well hun, if you're okay with it, then it's probably the best for you and baby! Glad they're making sure they do what's right for you!!

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mz_jackie86 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: london Posts: 1,606	Aw hun, least u no whats happening atm! Im sure its prob best to have a planned one than an emergency one! Hope it goes well for you!! xx

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Mar 16th, 2009, 20:09 PM	#7
codex Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,159	Tons of babies stay high and do not engage until labor and small frame really has not a lot to do with your ability to deliver. You would be amazed at how the joints will loosen and relax for birth. There is still a great chance that you will be able to have a vag delivery. Good Luck Hun!

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Mar 16th, 2009, 21:56 PM	#8
nataliecn Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 11,874	i hope you get the choice you want hun! keep us posted!

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Mar 17th, 2009, 00:32 AM	#9
DolceBella Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,286	Grrr... that sounds like crap to me! I say labor away!! If it works.. great! If it doesn't.. you'll still end up with a section anyway. Everyone deserves a trial of labor, because you have no idea what the body can actually do! Stick up for yourself!

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Mar 17th, 2009, 02:19 AM	#10
sadiescooby Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Leeds Posts: 287	I'm with Dolcebella on this one, wait and see what happens when you're in labour. A few contractions will force your LO down. If you're not making any progress in labour then it's time to talk C sections. Have you tried exercises to help your LO engage such as walking, swimming etc??

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