C-Section Question.

Ninety8prcntangl

Hi all, I am 24 weeks and getting a bit worried about the birth of our baby. My mom's side of the family has a history of c-sections because of small pelvic bones. For my mom this problem did not allow me to drop and I was 2 weeks late before the doctors induced labor ending in c-section because of fetal distress. My question is I have heard of a measurement test to measure baby at about 37 weeks to make sure that baby will fit. Has anyone heard of/ had this test done? I had asked my doctor but she just told me that c-sections were not hereditary, which didn't really make me feel better. Any information would be great. Thanks!

kbelly9

Every pregnancy/delivery is different, even for you and your Mom.  There is no real way to know what your baby will measure before you deliver.  My Dr guessed that I would have a 6 lb baby, but DS ended up 8 lbs.  I think doing some good reading/research will help to put you at ease.  There's a really great book to read:  Ina May's Guide to Childbirth.  Going natural or not, this book will really help you feel more confident about giving birth.  Good luck!

disbride061103

A growth u/s can be done late in the 3rd trimester but it's not always accurate.  I had an u/s 5 days before my edd to confirm that DS was breech and to see if a version was a possibility.  They estimated that DS was almost 8lbs.  He was born via c/s two days later and weighed 5lbs 12oz.  Not even close.

As far as determining if a baby will fit through your pelvis, the only true way to determine that is during surgery.  There are honestly very few people that have a pelvis that is too small to deliver a baby.  Have you considered hiring a doula who can assist you during labor with positioning to open up your pelvis?

Raylenea

I agree. Don't psych yourself out:) If it happens, it happens. They can measure all they want, but there is a reason why our pubic bones ache and sacroiliac joints ache during pregnancy and that is because they come apart during labour to make room. Squatting can increase the size of your pelvis alot, too. I definately agree with reading Ina May Gaskins's book. ( I have two of them lol).  Best of luck:)

octbride2006

c/s's are not hereditary.  I would educate yourself in both births and be prepared for both.  There are so many techniques you can do to open the pelvis.  Try spinningbabies.com and possibly hiring a doula.  There is no way to tell if you can deliver a baby, plike pp said only sugury. 

Also, my sonogram for weight was done at 37 weeks, and it said DD was 7lbs 14oz then. She was born 1 week later and was 7lbs 4oz so, those are always off in my opinion.