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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 andycooper5 - Aug. 24, 2017 2:11pm
I will not suggest you to take this decision in any hurry. 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. These estimations can be wildly off. But these are inly estimations, not foolproof cakculations. So what you can do is ask another doctor for the sake of a second opinion, and understand what he has to say about your situation. Every doctor will obviously work on their statistics and calculations, so nevertheless you have to only agree with whatever your doctor tells you.

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Answered by Mommybutterfly - Feb. 15, 2016 9:49am
I'm hoping that I can get labor started back up in 4 weeks after I reach 37 I spent most of yesterday in preterm labor that they were able to stop. With their estimates and the large amount of fluid I have I retake the glucose test Tuesday and I'm not looking forward to it either. I also have to see my OB this week and I'm going to convince him that getting induced between 37-38 would be best rather than getting cut into.
The nurses I talked to yesterday were even surprised I was told I couldn't do a vaginal delivery so I really do think the second opinion will benefit.

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Answered by stickybean1976 - Feb. 13, 2016 8:13pm
Lifting lol not living typos ha

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