GD moms

I am 36 weeks pregnant now and my doctor is thinking I will have problems pushing the baby out on my own. He wants to schedule a c-section just in case I don't go on my own. My last growth sono (Monday) had the baby at
7 1/2 lbs. I know women push out 9+lbs babies all the time.

My question is what did you do? Did you have the c-section or did you deliver vaginally?



TIA

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I was not GD, but borderline with my first pregnancy.

At my 39wk appt I was scheduled for a c/s b/c the Dr didn't want me to go past my dues date due to the baby's size (estimated 8lbs 11oz). The dr said I could still go itno labor, but may need a c/s anyway.

He said there are potential risks delivering a larger baby vaginally- one being tearing/ripping (of me) and baby's shoulder/collar bone breaking/dislocating.

I had a 9lb 7oz baby boy via c/s as scheduled (5/8/07).

Had a repeat c/s and baby was 8lbs 4oz

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I had GD with my DD. I asked my OB about scheduling a c-section but she would not do it. She said that women with GD have a higher chance of complications with a c-section in regards to healing. I was induced at 39 weeks though as my OBs office do not let GD mommies go past 39 weeks.

I had a VERY easy and quick vaginal delivery.

Also, DD was 6lbs 11oz but was estimated much larger.

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Thanks for these answers. The dr does not think I will be able to push the shoulders out and does not think an induction will get me anywhere and I will need a c section anyway. i really wanted to go naturally and try a vaginal birth. I still have hope

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Posted by inbliss

Thanks for these answers. The dr does not think I will be able to push the shoulders out and does not think an induction will get me anywhere and I will need a c section anyway. i really wanted to go naturally and try a vaginal birth. I still have hope

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I had GD and my DD came out 9lbs. I had her naturally but had an episotomy.

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Posted by inbliss

Thanks for these answers. The dr does not think I will be able to push the shoulders out and does not think an induction will get me anywhere and I will need a c section anyway. i really wanted to go naturally and try a vaginal birth. I still have hope

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With DD I had GD and there was no talk at all about a c-section. I was set to be induced on my due date, if I didn't go into labor before, but I went into labor the day before my due date.

I did not have a c-section and DD was 8 lbs 13 oz! I had some tearing but healed just fine. Now I am expecting DC #2 in March and have GD again! I intend to go without a c-section this time too! HTH

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I scheduled a c-section because DS was breech. But, my OB wouldn't let me deliver vaginally if DS was estimating to be over 8lbs 14oz (because of my GD). I would schedule it just to cover all bases.


ETA: Just in response to the poster who said that GD mom's have a higher risk of complications with healing from a c-section. I healed quickly and beautifully (my Dr's words, not mind because I think my scar is ghastly). I just wanted to throw that out there.

Message edited 10/28/2010 2:00:28 PM.

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I had GD and was induced at 39.5 weeks. My son was 7lbs 9ozs and I was able to have a vaginal birth. My growth sonos were accurate, but my son just happened to be in a good position each time.
My ob did warn me that the induction may not be successful and that I might need a c-section, so maybe your OB just wants you to be aware of all of the possibilities.
Best of luck with the rest of your pregnancy. The time goes by so quickly now! Make sure that you DH brings you a sweet treat to have in the hospital...a cookie never tasted so good!

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Thank you so much for all of the responses. I have the scheduled csection date which is actually only 4 days before my actual due date. I will keep it for now and just start eating all of the spicy food I can to start things on my own.

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I was told my DD would be over 10 lbs. and that sometimes babies born to moms with GD have broader shoulders and they can get stuck in the birth canal soooooo..................I had the c-section at 39 weeks. (coincidentally my water broke the same night) My DD was born at 8lbs 8oz so I could've probably gotten her out on my own and I am disappointed with my choice in the c-section but I guess hindsight is 20/20. She was born healthy, in the end it's all that matters.