I have been seeing my GYN for a few years but she no longer does deliveries. My daughter was born c-section because of failure to dilate. I knew that there are plenty of women that have had v-bac's and I wanted to try it, so I am seeing a Midwife. I spoke to my GYN today and she told me that the chances of me having my son naturtally (34 weeks pregnant), is 30%. I asked her why she thought that and she stated I was too narrow and she thought I would not be able to fit a baby through my birth canal, that I would have to have another C-section. I was taken aback by this and I was wondering if anyone has gone through the same thing or something similar. She has truly burst my bubble!.
2007-03-21 06:47:46 · 9 answers · asked by earthstarlatin 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Just wanted to add that my son is already head down and my midwife says I am progressing nicely...no complications, very heathy.
2007-03-21 06:55:42 · update #1
To motherhendoula's: I totally agree! I have no health problems and I just could not understand how she can say that I would not be able to fit my child through the birth canal, when naturally, that is what is intended, women do it all the time. Being narrow should not be an issue. I found that odd!
2007-03-21 07:21:43 · update #2
That is ridiculous -- of course your baby will fit through your birth canal!! Your doctor was just trying to scare you.
Doctors like to do c-sections because its easier and less legal risk, even though they are worse for mom and baby. Your body generally will not produce a baby that it can't birth -- if it did, your ancestors would have died out ages ago.
UPRIGHT positions in labor and while pushing (standing and leaning on something, squatting on the floor, kneeling, or assisted squatting) as well as sitting forward on a birthing ball are especially helpful in giving birth because gravity can help you out.
Good for you in finding a midwife to help you with a VBAC! Midwifes know of techniques to help you give birth that doctors don't bother to learn. Your best bet in giving birth vaginally is to go NATURAL with NO DRUGS and NO INDUCTIONS because Epidurals and other drugs can weaken your contractions and lead to failure to dialate.
So your best chance is to wait to go into spontaneous labor (not induced). Its safe to wait up to 2 weeks after your "due date" which is just an estimated guess anyway.
Another thing that can lead to failure to dialate are your own fear, tension, and adrenaline response, so relaxation exercises learned & practiced in advance can help, too.
2007-03-21 07:04:42 · answer #1 · answered by michaluna 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not dilate with my first child and ended up with a C-section. When I got pregnant with my 2nd child the Dr recommended a scheduled C-section b/c he said the same thing. I opted to wait the full 40 wks and to try to have the baby IF I went into labor and/or started dilating or thinning out, water breaking, ANYTHING on my own and had the c-section scheduled in case. At 40 wks I had no signs of labor, not even one contraction so I went ahead with the C-section and yes, I was a little disappointed but I was a lot easier than going through being induced and then having the C-section. I know how you feel but in the end-I got 2 wonderful healthy children!
Good Luck!
2007-03-21 14:00:52 · answer #2 · answered by jon jon's girl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Failure to dilate and narrow birth canal are two very different issues. While she is a trained medical professional, she also sounds like a real pessimist! Work with your midwife and let her know about the diagnosis; hopefully you two can figure out whether the 30% is reliable, given your physiology and past history.
Either way, delivery is only a few hours of you and your child's life together. Best of luck, whatever happens!
2007-03-21 13:59:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had to have a c section with my 2nd child..he was breech.
My Dr advised me against having my next child any other way but c section because i had already had one and the dangers.
I would rather have my kids naturally because i bounce back faster but also i am ok with a c section..i dont want to take any risk
2007-03-21 13:52:16 · answer #4 · answered by away right now 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
trust your midwife....have you had ricketts? scoliosis? something that has deformed your hips in some way? Why would you believe that your doctor can tell by looking at you that a baby can or cannot fit through your hips??? i know it FEELS late at 34 weeks...but you CAN switch doctors.
2007-03-21 14:11:04 · answer #5 · answered by motherhendoulas 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Considering the fact that you had a c-section the first time was failure to dilate, it will most likely happen again. Talk to your midwife and see what she say.
2007-03-21 13:51:56 · answer #6 · answered by The Invisible Woman 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
i'm going through the same thing as we speak i'm scheduled for a c-section on frisyill hve not dialated
2007-03-21 14:03:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have heard of it among known people.
It is a known problem. These days one knows and can avoid a misfortune.
Please do not risk the baby. Is not worth the risk. I know of someone who did risk too.
Wish you the very best,
2007-03-21 13:54:02 · answer #8 · answered by Mmmmm 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
my mom actually had this same problem. she was in labor with my oldest brother and after 6 hours, the doctor told her she had to have a c-section. she had c-sections with the rest of us after that.
2007-03-21 13:51:50 · answer #9 · answered by Katy 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋