Baby stuck on pelvic bone

hougensarah

Hi ladies I'm 36w4d and at my last appt my dr said she could feel the baby's head jammed up against my pelvic bone. She was annoyingly vague and when prompted said that I may need a c-section if baby's head doesn't fit. I've had a TON of pelvic pain the the last few weeks to the point I can't put on my pants or climb the stairs without agony but I assumed it was my bones opening up to prepare for delivery. I'm pretty petit so I'm now nervous that baby is stuck and my pelvis won't open up wide enough for a vaginal delivery. Has anyone else experienced something like this? Did your pelvis open up in time?

sammiewil

Obviously, I'm not a doctor or midwife, so this is just my opinion. I took Bradley Method birth classes which last 12 weeks and are quite extensive. Something the instructor imparted to us was doctors rushing to a diagnosis- specifically a c-section before labor (let alone pushing) even begins. The reality is, even with many years of experience it is impossible to predict the need for a c-section for the type of reason you were given. Pelvic pain is totally normal at this stage in pregnancy. Remember the amazing things your body has already done and know it is capable of more amazing things. If you want a vaginal delivery, then keep reassuring yourself you can make that a reality. Always be prepared or have your partner be prepared to ask "is the baby/mama in distress?" before making any decisions. If you go through labor and end up with a c-section for whatever reason, also know that experiencing labor contractions, even without a vaginal delivery is very beneficial to your baby. You can google the various benefits of labor contractions and see how babies born via c-section to moms who labored have higher APGAR scores than c-section babies that didn't experience labor contractions. Keep positive and good luck!

topaz7777

I'd suggest trying a chiropractor that does the webster technique.  They can adjust your pelvis and make a little more room sometimes.

guinevereis

Did she just mean that baby wasn't completely vertex? They can be off a little at this stage and be in between oblique and vertex so little ones head is just a tiny bit out of position. If that's the case then you can look into spinning classes, even you BH will help ease baby into proper position- a lot can still happen.

hougensarah

Thanks for the advice ladies! I now have an appointment with a Webster certified chiropractor on Monday and I'm going to get more info from my dr. about baby's position at my appt on Tuesday.