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Asked by Mommybutterfly

Q: Is there a chance my clinic might agree?

I'm 32 weeks pregnant and got 8 more weeks to go. I was informed by my clinic yesterday that they will not allow me to have a vaginal delivery because of my baby's size. She's already measuring at 5lbs 11oz and have to now be monitored weekly, repeat my glucose testing, and have a csection. I really don't want to have a csection. My last baby was 9lbs 10oz and had a dislocated shoulder because of delivery.
What I am curious is, if I bring it up would my clinic induce me a few days after 37 weeks that way I can avoid the csection? Has anyone been in the same boat?

This question was asked Feb. 12, 2016 9:12am
Category: Labour & Delivery

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Answered by stickybean1976 - Feb. 13, 2016 5:07am
They're only trying to do what's best for you and the baby. Why are you so against a csection if that's what they advise. Maybe their decision is based on a number of factors from your past history and the current situation of this pregnancy. Also most places will not induce until 39 weeks unless for major medical reasons that they need to get the baby out. It's good that they're going to monitor you weekly I would just discuss everything with them further until your happy. Hopefully as you said you'll go into labour on your own prior before she gets big. Best of luck :-)

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Answered by Mommybutterfly - Feb. 13, 2016 3:00am
They called back it is because she's big that they are giving me a csection. I asked to get induced early but they said not until 39 weeks and even then she'll be too big to have vaginally. I'm hoping to go into labor naturally between 37-38 weeks

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Answered by traumaqueen - Feb. 13, 2016 2:33am
Women have huge babies every day, that's not an automatic cause for a c-section. I'd venture to say there's to more to their reasoning than just a big baby, but who knows. I would definitely talk to your provider and tell them in no uncertain terms that you do NOT want a c-section. If they're not willing to at least try and work with you, I'd switch providers.

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