What are the odds of having a shoulder dystocia with a second baby after having one with the first?

Question

And is a c-section necessary?

The first one wasn't that big. Only 8lbs 12 oz. Ok not tiny, but not huge. And I don't have any other risk factors like diabetes.

tll - no one asked you to answer twice, so you can keep you "!!!" to yourself.

Answer 1

SD can usually be easily be "cured" during birth by simply changing positions

if this a concern for you then talk with your practitioner about being free to try squatting, side lying, standing births

it is proven that being forced to lay in bed on your back or even semi-sitting can cause or at least make shoulder dystocia worse

semi-sitting doesn't allow the coccyx to move with baby...tail-bone that is

Answer 2

I wouldnt think that your risk of having a 2nd baby with the same complications would happen again, but you never can tell. Shoulder Dystocia is associated with different factors. Is the baby big, is the mother small. How well is the baby able to manuover through the birth canal.. If you have concerns about this being a potential problem then talk to your doctor and see what actions can be taken.. Worries of it happening a 2nd time may mean that your doctor will want to take action "a C-Section" if you and him are uncertain about what to do.. Shoulder Dystocia can lead to infant death if they are unable to deliver the baby within the time frame.. Best of Luck, and Congratulations...

Answer 3

how big was the first baby compared to this one? SD usually results from bigger than average babies. If # 1 was 9-10lbs and # 2 is smaller, you may be able to deliver vaginally. If it looks like its another big baby a c-section may be a safer and less traumatic way to go.

Answer 4

I would have the dr do a fetal pelvic index....it will tell you if you need to have a c-section or if you child will be small enough to avoid that problem!!!