How do you know when you are... (18 weeks pregnant)?

Question

How do you know when you are going to have a c section or a vaginal birth? Will the doctor be able to tell you in the duration of ur prenatal visits?

**scared to death of having a c section**

First time mom 2 b... 18 weeks 4 days

Answer 1

Most of the time you can't tell until you get closer to your due date!! There are a lot of things that can happen between 18 and 40 wks!! Just pray!!:)

Answer 2

They wont be able to tell you until you get further to the end, i was wondering the same thing cause i am 21 weeks pregnant with a big baby boy but the doc said i just have to wait and once you hit 36 weeks thats when they start checking for size and if you can give birth naturally. I want to have my baby naturally but when i was 20 weeks my sons head was the size of a baby that is 21 weeks 5 days!! So i think i might possibly have to have a c-section. But if everything is on schedual with your baby and he or she is measuring the correct size you should be fine to have a natural birth depending on the size of your cervix!!

Answer 3

Usually unless there is a medical reason, you won't have a c-section planned ahead of time. I think most births are still vaginal. But you shouldn't stress it. Talk to your doctor. Find out some of his statistics. Some drs are more likely to alt to perform c-sections than others. One doctor in my area does c-sections fifty percent of the time, way more than the norm. I've never had a c-section but I've known others who have. Both methods have their pros and cons, if it comes down to you needing a c-section, don't stress over it. Think of the baby. The doctors are just trying to do what is the best for both of you.

Answer 4

Until you are made aware of some medical reason for needing a c-section, you are having a vaginal delivery. I found out about a month before my due date that my girl was in the breech position. The doc told me that there is a chance she might turn, but not to count on it this late. She also said they could try to turn her if I wanted, but after learning more about that process I opted for the c-section.
I am now 24 weeks prego with a boy and we are planning (fingers crossed!) on vaginal birth this time.

Answer 5

It usually happens if the baby is breach [not head-down] or an emergency c-section can happen if the babies vitals start to slip during delivery.
75% of births are vaginal .. you shouldn't have anything to worry about.
And if for some reason your babies vitals start to slip during delivery and you are forced into having an emergency c-section, you won't think twice about it! You're babies life is WAY more important than declining a c-section.
[I had a vaginal delivery - but my sons heart rate would drop after each contraction and I was put on oxygen. At that point all I could think about was the well being of my baby -- I wouldn't have thought twice about a c-section]

*just pray about it :)

"I knew you before I placed you in your mothers womb ..."
-God

Answer 6

The decision about the method of birth is dependent on whether the baby is in breech position at the time of birth or not. This is not something you should be worrying about. It makes no difference which method the doctor determines is needed. I have had two births, one each way, and there is no difference between them.

My Daughter just had a baby, and when the doctor found out he was in the breech position, they had her come in and "reversed" the position of the baby. It is very common.

You need to be more concerned about getting proper nutrition and exercise (ask your doctor)to help insure a healthy baby.

Answer 7

Your doctor would be able to tell you what size of a baby you should be able to have naturally, so you can exercise, and watch what you eat to help with the size of the baby. Eat healthy though, because starving the baby is not healthy. I was told that I could not have a baby bigger than 8 pounds, but I had a natural birth to a baby of 8 pounds 14 ounces, and no complications at all. Almost nine pounds, but I walked a mile every day to strengthen my abdomen muscles to enable the birth to be easier.
jhledik

Answer 8

well there are many reasons that would cause you to need a c section. and they can arise at anytime during you entire pregnancy... Plan on a vaginal if you are healthy and have no problems so far. But I promise if for any reason you might have to have a c section it would be for the safety of your new baby and You would do it in a heart beat.
you are going to be great and the end result is so so worth the process :)


Happy mommy of one

Answer 9

Nothing to get scared and worry about it now. Your doctor will brief you on the growth, positioning etc. each time you meet her (once a month at least). Keep good thoughts, pray to God and read interesting articles about child birth, baby care etc. You will have a vaginal birth and will be blessed with a wonderful baby.

Relaaax now dr.

Answer 10

If you have a problem with your uterus you might find out sooner but you usually won't find out until very late in your pregnancy.......Babies can wait until the very last minute to turn around. Don't be scared though...either way you will most likely be fine both ways are very routine and a doctor usually won't do a c-section unless it is absolutely necessary.....just be prepared for both.....Good Luck...