Re: question for avg size moms of achon babies

[Guest guest]

my mom had me naturally... she is of average height five foot seven inches.

I didnt need a shunt, my mother says that will be determined after delivery.

ronnie barnes

kd1219 Hill <kd1219@...> wrote:

Just met a woman (avg size) who is currently pregnant with a baby with

achondroplasia who has questions. Question: With the larger head of the baby

can you deliver naturally or do you need a c-section? Do all achon babies need

a shunt? when is it put in (what age)?

Reba

[Guest guest]

Hi: I am average sized. I delivered an achon girl naturally. We did not know

she had achondroplasia prior to birth. However, she was sunny-side up and I

pushed for three hours! It will depend on the head circumference of the baby if

she can deliver without the C-section. Not all achon babies need shunts. An

MRI is usually done shortly after birth the check the foramen magnum. The

genetics doctor will watch the growth closely as the child grows. Good luck!