My baby will be 10 when the little man arrives so my memory fails me on decisions "control" during the delivery process. Can patients flat out refuse the use of forceps and/or the vacume "thing" and opt for a c-section? I have no interest in trying these options. He is measuring pretty big and has been for a while so I feel his ability to make it out on his own may be an issue. Just curious about other people's experiences. TIA
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BUT, if you've already delivered vaginally once, I wouldn't be too concerned about size yet. I'd at least want to labor and try another vaginal delivery. Much easier recovery! :-)
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6/09 Dx w/PCOS--Metformin & Progesterone
8/09 Dx w/Compound Hetero MTHFR--Neevo, Metanx & BA
BFP #3 - 1/11/10 - DD1 born 9/16/10 @39w4d, 8lbs 14oz & 20in.
Heparin from BFP to 34wks.
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Same med protocol as last time, but heparin continued until delivery.
BFP #5 - 3/30/14, EDC 12/10/14!!
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Still, remember that those ultrasounds are notoriously off at this point. I wouldn't assume your LO is too big just yet. But the decision is totally yours to make.
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Sure you can refuse....
But with that said, I didn't want much intervention with my 1st. I didn't want an episiotomy (I got one), I didn't want forceps (they tried them). I did want a C-section (I got one under general anesthesia). At that point, I was willing to do whatever needed to be done to save his life.
~after 34 cycles we finally got our 2nd little bundle of joy~

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However, I would get to understand why the doctor is recommending something (like medically necessary) before I refuse a procedure.
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