I have a one year old and thinking of having a second baby. The first time, I went into labor and was fully dilated but we had to go for a c-section because his head was too big and wouldn't fit through. My baby was 8.1 lbs. and very healthy. I would like to try for a VBAC this time but with an epidural. Is it possible? I had an epidural the first time and it gave me a lot of control over pushing.
I also read a study that prenatal vitamins cause babies to be bigger and increases the rate of a c-section. Will it help if I don't take the prenatal vitamins this time?
2006-09-12 06:45:18 · 6 answers · asked by momish 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
First and foremost you have been mis-informed. Prenatal vitamins in no way or form are a reason for a cesarean. They help provide nutrients and vitamins to the baby durring pregnancy. Mainly to make sure the baby is getting enough cause sometimes our diets are not so great. Your baby weighing only 8.1 lbs is average. You most likely have just a small frame or an unusaully small pelvis. The baby will mold to your pelvis at birth so it can fit. You may have just not had enough room for it to work. If you truly believe taking prenatals increases your chances of cesarean...I honestly think thats nutty. As far as a VBAC goes...why wouldnt you have an epidural? Unless you want natural childbirth or plan to go the local anesthetic route go ahead otherwise theres nothing at all prohibiting epidural during labor. Yes, i am aware you had an epidural for your cesarean and if you had actually had one during labor you would know its the same thing they just dont inject as much into you. And if you could please let me know where you found this article about prenatals. The physician I work for would like to contact them. As far as personal experiences goes. My son was 7.13 lbs. and born by cesarean because they thought he was too big. In fact he wasnt. Your doctor may be able to tell but, i had to see a perinatologist to prove to my doctor at the time he was wrong my son could have came on his own.
2006-09-12 07:02:51 · answer #1 · answered by baby_gurl_3778 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok...I'm kinda outta order here..but first, the only reason prenatals make a baby any bigger is because they are healthier! The real cause of a baby's weight, and head circumfrence is genetic. Please, take your prenatals for your health and that babies!!
As far as I know a VBAC with an epidural is perfectly doable and not sure why you would wonder otherwise? If you express concern to your doctor that you really want to try VBAC instead of a scheduled c-sec they may consider inducing you a few weeks early...but that is at the sole discretion of your doctor, and they are just looking out for the best interest of that baby's health.
The best judge of all of this for you is the obgyn who did your first delivery. But whatever you have happen, please take your prenatals!! They affect so many factors of a baby's growth and your own health after delivery.
2006-09-12 06:51:11 · answer #2 · answered by nic_tammyscott 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my first two children by natural child birth and thought FOR SURE that my 3rd would be natural...BUT after almost dying and losing my son as well..they did an emergency c-section within 30 seconds they had him out...Then when I was in labor with baby #4..I was fully dialated and they had me scheduled for a c=section..*my choice...BUT they suggested because I was fully dialated..try to push...they did an ultra sound and found that my son had completely turned himself around in the last 3 weeks..he was BUTT first..so it was another c-section... I don't think that prenatal vitamins cause babies to be bigger..it's genetics that does that...and as for the rate of c-sections..I'd ask my doctor about that...
Take the prenatal vitamins...you need the extras...and so will the baby.
2006-09-12 06:51:10 · answer #3 · answered by just me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prenatal vitamins are not needed if you eat healthy. Women have been having babies for thousands of years without them. A VBAC is certainly possible if the next baby can fit through.
2006-09-12 06:48:08 · answer #4 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your Doctor is okay with this I don't see a problem.. But prenatal Vitamins are important because it decreases the risk of certain birth defects.
2006-09-12 06:52:13 · answer #5 · answered by TIA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i DIDN'T TAKE PRE-NATAL VITS AND MY SMALLEST ONE WAS 9 EVEN.SUGAR IN MY BLOOD MADE THEM BIG, BUT I'm NOT A DIABETIC.
2006-09-12 06:51:39 · answer #6 · answered by cathy p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋