labor.........problems.....?

Question

has any woman had a real big problem when she was having her baby and if yes please describ what happen....thanks

Answer 1

Occasionally during the birth process, the baby may suffer a physical injury that is simply the result of being born. It is estimated that between two and seven babies out of 1,000 will become injured during the birth process. This is sometimes called birth trauma or birth injury.

A difficult birth or injury to the baby can occur because of the baby's size or the position of the baby during labor and delivery. Conditions that may be associated with a difficult birth include, but are not limited to, the following:

large babies - birthweight over about 4,000 grams (8 pounds, 13 ounces)
prematurity - babies born before 37 weeks (premature babies have more fragile bodies and may be more easily injured)
cephalopelvic disproportion - the size and shape of the mother's pelvis is not adequate for the baby to be born vaginally
dystocia - difficult labor or childbirth
prolonged labor
abnormal birthing presentation - such as breech (buttocks first) delivery

Bigger Problems!

Cerebral palsy (CP) describes a group of neurologic (brain) disorders. CP effects the communication between the brain and the muscles, causing a permanent state of uncoordinated movement, posturing and spasticity. Cerebral palsy may result from events that decrease the flow of blood or oxygen to the placenta, such as pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes or fetal distress which is improperly managed. Cerebral palsy may also result from neonatal hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in the newborn which is not properly diagnosed and treated, and from negligence in diagnosing and treating other conditions in the newborn.

A brachial plexus injury (Erb's Palsy) is a nerve injury often associated with a large (macrosomic) baby, gestational diabetes or shoulder dystocia. The nerves that are damaged control muscles in the shoulder, arm, or hand. Any or all of these muscles may be completely or partially paralyzed.

I don't know if this will make things easier for you but with my first child I was in labor for at least 12 hours and he weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. so he was a big boy. I was extremly stressed, but the nurse reminded me that, this was what my body was made for and then she told me a man hating joke. Really helped lol

With my second child I had gestational diabeties and had to be induced because my little girl was killing every nerve down my left leg. She weighed 9 lbs 4 oz. I could actually feel her getting stuck inside me during delivery so I repositioned myself and started over and everything went fine.

If your worried about childbirth read everything. Starting with well informed people is always good. I would recommend exercising everyday. Just because your pregnant doesn't mean you can slack off on your body. You don't need to baby yourself. Your a woman and you want your baby to be healthy and to remain healthy yourself. Vitamins with folic acid every day / 8 -10 glasses of water every day / eat the right foods / exercise everyday / No Alcohol / No meds unless the doctors prescribe them. These are what all contribute to a safe delivery.

Even after have my daughter, at over 9 lbs, I was ready to get up and get going. I started my nursing classes at the college when she was only 2 months old. I can honestly say that she was an easier delivery even though she was bigger than my son because I really improved my health and exercise during that pregnancy.

Answer 2

With my first I lost dialation and my baby was in distress. We had a csection,trned out the cord was on her neck.
with my 2nd I was PUSHING for 4 hours.He was transverse(across and not up and down. back coming out first). My inner vaginal wall was swollen outside my vagina. Me and baby had high fevers and my blood pressure was low(60/40). I was very sick. The epidural wasnt working properly and i could feel my lower half but not myself breathing or swallowing. Tought I was dying. Went in for csection,felt the first cut,was knocked out. woke 7 hours later. Son in nicu with high fever. My 3trd was a bad delivery because my baby died. It was no suprise, I knew at 5 months pregnant. Still, the most traumatic labor anyone could have,except he was a natural,med free and vaginal,instead of the planned c-section.

Answer 3

ok well with my first i was in hard labor for 72 hours. thats three days .contractions coming mins apart and not dilaiting. i pushed for three hours once i became dialted and the baby hit my pelvic bone. i had to do a emergency c-section. with my second one i had another c-section but they could not get the shot in my back right. it took them 15 tries before they desided to put me under. i am pregnant now and really hope this time things go better.

Answer 4

I didnt have any complications! You should not worry yourself about these things! The doctors know what they are doing!