(Forgive me if this isn't the right place to ask this, but Idk where else to post this question).
Even though I'm barely 11 weeks, everyone under the sun (gyno included) is already telling me I'm a candidate for a C-section. I'm 4'9 and a half and DH is 6'5. He wasn't a huge baby at birth, but who knows what size our baby will be. I was really hoping for a natural birth but I really don't know if it'll be possible. I just want to be safe.
Any other really short moms who have given birth the natural way?
Re: I really want to have a natural birth, but...
I am taller than you but I don't think height is going to be able to tell you if you can have a vaginal birth. I am 5'2 and I had both kids vaginally. My aunt is about the same height and had a baby over 12 lbs vaginally.
I have a friend who is 4'10 and had three babies vaginally. (average weights) Just because your husband is tall it doesn't mean you will have a huge baby and if you do it doesn't mean your body can't handle it.
Thanks ladies!
I'm pretty much open to whatever, as long as it's good for the baby, it's good for me.
Good--make sure that your OB is on board with your plans, the usual drill But it's a good sign that he's not buying into the "you're short you need a c-section" nonsense.
This exactly. If you're still in your first trimester and they're basing their plans for CS on your height, that is a BAD, BAD sign.
Your story should be added to this list:
https://www.friscowomenshealth.com/?option=com_wordpress&Itemid=205&lang=en&p=89
It's highly possible that his malpractices insurance is to blame. He's afraid of a law suit being filed - if anything goes wrong in your delivery via vaginal birth.
It's easier to cut than to wait for LO to arrive naturally. I would be searching for another OB-GYN which sees things more the way you do then helps you get the results you want. At the same time keep an open mind so if it comes to the C-section you want be disappointed! GL
DS, May 2011
THIS I would change even if I didn't want a natural birth and they were predicting a section this early for no medical reason.
Natural M/c 12/13/08 at 8w5d
If you want a vaginal birth, find a new OB. Yours is already preparing you for a c/s.
I am 4'10" and I had a c/s with my first. My OB saw that I was small and doubted my ability to deliver vaginally. So as soon as there was a hiccup in my delivery, we went off to the OR. This OB told me I would never be able to deliver vaginally.
Well, I found a new OB, one who did not just see me as a small pelvis. I had a VBAC with no problems, and my second baby was even a little bigger than the first one. This OB was patient and even though I had to push for a few hours, I never felt rushed. If your OB believes you have as much of a chance as anyone else, they will work with you. That is still not a guarantee but at least you will get a fair shot. If they don't, they will find a reason to do a c/s.
GL
All I know is that a baby will grown based on space and nutrition available. Rarely, even with tall dads, are babies too big to fit down the birth canal. My sister in law is taller than you by 3 inches and her husband is 6'5", she delivered at 39 weeks but had a baby that fit just fine 5lbs 12 oz. Don't let them strap you to a bed so you can continue to move around during your labor and you will most likely be okay if everything else goes well.
I know a chick can't outgrown it's egg.
In livestock they actually track stats on birth weights vs. growth rates, they look for low wt and high finishing weight. The two are not directly connected that big calf = big beef. I know that's livestock but I think it's true for people too.
I love how everyone is an expert with this kind of stuff :P. I would seriously consider finding a new OB if they're already talking about csections!
My grandmother is 4'9", my grandfather was over 6'. She had 7 natural births, three of them at home and one of those home births was to her largest (10lbs) baby! She also never tore and had her one and only episiotomy for her 7th child which I'm positive it was unnecessary.
Don't let anyone tell you what you are capable of!
This!