37 wks and she is not wanting out

Lovetangle · July 2015

I had my 37 wk checkup today and the doctor was concerned that LO is still so high up. I'm also not dilated or effaced at all but that's not concerning.
Doc ordered an US next week to help determine if she's too big to fit thru my birth canal. Then we will discuss options, c section being the most obvious. Has anyone else had a similar situation? Did another option work for you?

Thx!

gmd88 · July 2015

I'm 37 weeks and 4 days and baby hasn't dropped yet. Docs not worried. He's head down... he could drop right before labor. Personally I'm glad he hasn't dropped since my pelvis is already really sore.. I wouldn't be too worried! Not sure why he's correlating that he hasn't dropped with baby being large? Did he explain anything about that?

daniellepanda · July 2015

It's normal for babies to not drop at all until a couple days before, or even the day of birth. I would not schedule a c/s based on that factor alone. Or the fact that your not dialated yet as you are not due for 3 more weeks, and lots of babies come 1-2 weeks after an Edd. Ultrasounds this late are notorious for guessing a wrong size by 1-2lbs.

jnb2015 · July 2015

I'm 37 weeks and baby is head down but, hasn't dropped either. The dr did a scan and the baby isn't to big and doesn't see any issues. It's a little nerve wracking since 'most' babies have dropped by now...

Joie80 · July 2015

Seems it shouldn't be much of an issue. You've still got 3 weeks and baby's got plenty of time to become engaged.

ETA : There are other reasons why she may not have dropped and a u/s may not be a bad idea. But, if she's fine and just high, I wouldn't worry at all.

Lovetangle · July 2015

Hi! Yes doc said her head might be too big to even make it thru the larger top portion of my pelvis.

etoom09 · July 2015

My son didn't "drop" until the day he was born, it really doesn't necessarily mean anything. I too would be hesitant to schedule a c section based on this and measurements from an ultrasound which are notoriously wrong. Good luck though.

ChristyM87 · July 2015

I would be concerned if my doctor was bringing this up and already mentioning a c-section. I am 39 weeks and my baby just dropped the other day. You have several weeks to go, there is no rush

acgonzalez22 · July 2015

38 weeks with a high baby. I am not effaced or dialated and no concerns from my doctor. Like people stated you have 3 weeks left for things to progress. However, it couldn't hurt to see if your pelvis is too small to handle labor. But large babies are born vaginally everyday. Not sure why you would have a c-section?

CaliforniaDream87 · July 2015

Huh? You still have 3 weeks for baby to drop. DS didn't drop at all until 2 days before I went into labor at 40 weeks 3 days. I don't understand.

thesportsgal · July 2015

CaliforniaDream87 said:
Huh? You still have 3 weeks for baby to drop. DS didn't drop at all until 2 days before I went into labor at 40 weeks 3 days. I don't understand.

I don't get it either. Most babies don't drop until right before labor. OP, I'd be questioning your doctor.

breezymeema7 · July 2015

I am enjoying the fact that baby hasn't dropped yet. So much more comfortable. It's not uncommon for FTMs to not have baby engage into their pelvis until labor begins. I wouldn't get too concerned yet.

anythingelseplease · July 2015

I was a few days away from my due date with my first and saw a different doctor in my practice. He told me that baby was too high and I would probably need a c-section because baby either wasn't fitting into my pelvis or wasn't lined up with my pelvis. My regular doctor had never even mentioned this possibility so I left that appointment in tears. Baby came on her own, on my due date with absolutely no issues dropping or fitting into the birth canal. Some babies don't drop until it's time.

irohspupil · July 2015

I'm pretty confused. Why wouldn't the doctor let you attempt to deliver vaginally anyway rather than just scheduling a cesarean?
It's extremely rare for a mother's pelvis to actually be too small to deliver their child. is there really too much of a risk to try?

runwee · July 2015

I would not be worried about the baby not dropping yet. My 1st, didn't drop until I dilated to 10 cms. And he was 41.5 weeks.

Kwest1007 · July 2015

micshi said:
I'm pretty confused. Why wouldn't the doctor let you attempt to deliver vaginally anyway rather than just scheduling a cesarean?
It's extremely rare for a mother's pelvis to actually be too small to deliver their child. is there really too much of a risk to try?

My best friend just attempted to deliver her baby vaginally and unfortunately he didn't fit (as they expected). He ended up getting stuck. Was rushed in for emergency c-section (which was very complicated because all of her pushing had him so far down) and he came out code blue. Thankfully he is doing great now!! I'm sure this doesn't happen all the time but it's def scary!

irohspupil · July 2015

Kwest1007 said:

micshi said:
I'm pretty confused. Why wouldn't the doctor let you attempt to deliver vaginally anyway rather than just scheduling a cesarean?
It's extremely rare for a mother's pelvis to actually be too small to deliver their child. is there really too much of a risk to try?
My best friend just attempted to deliver her baby vaginally and unfortunately he didn't fit (as they expected). He ended up getting stuck. Was rushed in for emergency c-section (which was very complicated because all of her pushing had him so far down) and he came out code blue. Thankfully he is doing great now!! I'm sure this doesn't happen all the time but it's def scary!

Oh wow! Good thing baby turned out okay.

Kwest1007 · July 2015

micshi said:

Kwest1007 said:

micshi said:
I'm pretty confused. Why wouldn't the doctor let you attempt to deliver vaginally anyway rather than just scheduling a cesarean?
It's extremely rare for a mother's pelvis to actually be too small to deliver their child. is there really too much of a risk to try?
My best friend just attempted to deliver her baby vaginally and unfortunately he didn't fit (as they expected). He ended up getting stuck. Was rushed in for emergency c-section (which was very complicated because all of her pushing had him so far down) and he came out code blue. Thankfully he is doing great now!! I'm sure this doesn't happen all the time but it's def scary!
Oh wow! Good thing baby turned out okay.

Yes! He's 11weeks now and they still monitor his breathing (he has abnormal, irregular respiratory rates) but he's doing very well overall and it seems to be improving! They've done numerous tests on his heart and lungs and everything seems fine! :-)

Kwest1007 · July 2015

Kwest1007 said:

micshi said:

Kwest1007 said:

micshi said:
I'm pretty confused. Why wouldn't the doctor let you attempt to deliver vaginally anyway rather than just scheduling a cesarean?
It's extremely rare for a mother's pelvis to actually be too small to deliver their child. is there really too much of a risk to try?
My best friend just attempted to deliver her baby vaginally and unfortunately he didn't fit (as they expected). He ended up getting stuck. Was rushed in for emergency c-section (which was very complicated because all of her pushing had him so far down) and he came out code blue. Thankfully he is doing great now!! I'm sure this doesn't happen all the time but it's def scary!
Oh wow! Good thing baby turned out okay.
Yes! He's 11weeks now and they still monitor his breathing (he has abnormal, irregular respiratory rates) but he's doing very well overall and it seems to be improving! They've done numerous tests on his heart and lungs and everything seems fine! :-)

And I should add in, he was only 7lbs, 8oz.

CaliforniaDream87 · July 2015

micshi said:
I'm pretty confused. Why wouldn't the doctor let you attempt to deliver vaginally anyway rather than just scheduling a cesarean?
It's extremely rare for a mother's pelvis to actually be too small to deliver their child. is there really too much of a risk to try?

Extremely rare. Hoping your doctor gives you a much better reason OP for scheduling a c section other than how much baby is engaged at 37 weeks.

hollyberri · July 2015

I will say that there really are some doctors out there who just like to get to scheduling that CS because it makes the birth predictable. I paid attention to Caesarian rates when choosing my OB practice and my hospital and have engaged in meaningful conversations with all of the doctors in my practice to understand their perspectives on childbirth. I know which doctor is more-likely to want to induce me, which one would like to schedule the C section, and which one(s) are supportive of my birth plan.

There are so many stories out there from moms who at the time just put all of their trust into their doctor and realized later that their L&D experience didn't have to end in a cesarean.

sandrabrooke · July 2015

My baby dropped last week....right at 37 weeks, but its not like I'm expecting to go into labor yet. It really is a crapshoot.

Baby2HG · July 2015

I'm in the same boat and other added factors.

fionalouise007 · July 2015

I wouldn't worry, you have 3 weeks to go until your due date. She probably hasn't dropped because she's not ready to come yet.. My little girl bobs up and down everyday. Yesterday she was low, today she is high. I enjoy the changes because one day I can breathe, and the next I don't need to pee every two seconds. Let her find her way. She'll be ok.

cubberss · July 2015

There is literally zero way for a doctor to know if a baby will 'fit' before labour. It is EXTREMELY rare for a body to grow a baby that she can't deliver. I personally would be running for my life from this provider who clearly just wants an excuse to schedule a section.

Gooblin · July 2015

My second DS didn't drop till right before I had him at 42 weeks! I wasnt efaced or dialated until the morning I went into labor either. 7hrs of labor and a 9lb baby. My DD dropped at 36 weeks and at 39 weeks I was 6cm dialated and 80% efaced and I STILL carried her to 42 weeks. 10lbs 8oz and 3.5hours of labor... I'm a small women but I'll be dammed if anyone is cutting my baby out of me unless something is SERIOUSLY wrong with either of us! Every pregnacy is different! Don't let your doctor get scalpel happy unless that's what you want. It will happen when baby is ready, you can do this.

xsunshinelady15 · July 2015

Don't be that concerned at this point. My baby didn't "drop" until the night before I delivered. I was 38 weeks 1 day when he arrived and he "dropped right at 38 weeks! Not all babies engage until active labor. Everyone is different don't let the doctor scare you (he is a jerk in my eyes) into thinking you need a C section when you have 3 WHOLE WEEKS before your due date. Docs can be such asses sometimes. Sorry you are stressed. Hope all turns out well.

laurasuzanne2006 · July 2015

Baby doesn't want out yet. 37 weeks is early term.....

mrsyoshida · July 2015

I would be questioning your doctor's motives for bringing up a c-section already. It is extremely unlikely that your body will allow your baby's head to grow too big to fit in your pelvis. Nature isn't stupid.

Bickey11 · July 2015

I'm surprised at 37 weeks your doc is feeding you such worrisome information. You've got 3-4 weeks to go before you NEED to deliver your baby. Dropping can happen overnight. I wouldn't worry. Your doctor sounds like a nervous nelly.

My first baby dropped at 41 weeks and i delivered 4 days later, and he fit just fine. I had a small tear, but that's normal

Kwest1007 · July 2015

There are some c-section happy doctors out there but remember, as everyone always says, no one on here is a doctor. I would ask lots of questions to your doctor and look into their c-section rates. Maybe even get a second opinion. As someone who's seen the scare that can occur when a baby doesn't fit (and when the doctors were hesitant about a vaginal delivery because they suspected it; yet they respected the mother's wishes to try).. I would be certain to ask many, many questions and do my research.

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