Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 Lia maybe -- are you BU? I can't remember, but both her boys flipped for her (right?) and she is getting ready for number 3. What you DON'T WANT to discuss is an external version, where they try to manually change the position of the baby from the outside. Not a good idea for MA mommies and babies. I am UD, possible BU and have a c-section for breech at 37 weeks. A month ago, this group had a funny discussion about breech MA babies and the bump (and discomfort!!) you get under your ribs -- I looked a 3-breasted watermelon-swallowing fat lady by the end! Don't worry about a possible c-section -- not much you can do about it anyway. Just make sure you have help lined up for when you come home during your recovery. Take care -- Kate > > <html><body> > > > <tt> > Hi!<BR> > Thank you for all of the welcome messages! & nbsp; Did anyone<BR> > with a bi-cornate that comes all the way down to right<BR> > before the cervix (like mine) ever have a vaginal<BR> > birth? & nbsp; Or are they always c-section? & nbsp; Right now she<BR> > is breech (25 weeks) so I think it will be a c-section<BR> > but Im just curious what Dr will do incase she flips<BR> > head down?<BR> > Thanks!<BR> > <BR> > <BR> > __________________________________________________<BR> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 Hi, It's Lia. In answer to your question, I have a didelphic uterus, which means two totally separate cavities and two cervixes. I've had two kids, one in the right uterus and the next pregnancy in the left. Boy, doesn't that sound weird, having them in a " different " uterus each time. It was really freaky trying to explain to people when I had my second son that this was to be treated like a " first " pregnancy, in terms of not knowing how it would go. But I digress.. Both of my kids turned head down around 32 weeks, and I had " normal " , if there is such a thing, vaginal deliveries. My first one was a bit unusual, as I had a vaginal septum which tore during the delivery, but otherwise it was fairly uneventful. I am now at 34 weeks with #3, who, for whatever unknown reason, is still breech. I am hoping he will turn, but if not, I am also looking into options other than a c-section for delivery. Before I start a controversy here, I am NOT recommending this for anybody else. The standard protocol for breech delivery IS a c-section, particularly for first-time moms. I have extenuating circumstances that may make me a good candidate for trial of labour - ie. this is my third child, so I know that he can fit through my pelvic outlet, I've had two uncomplicated deliveries and he is very likely to be around 6-7 lbs max., so size isn't an issue. Even with a trial of labour, I may end up with a section, depending how it goes. The interesting thing is, I went to a high-risk specialist for a second opinion on the c-section, this is the head of fetal-maternal medicine in one of the major hospitals in Toronto, who's been delivering babies for over 30 years, so literally THOUSANDS of babies, and he told me that he would be totally comfortable trying an external version, even with UD. He would be more cautious about it, but doesn't think it would be a problem. That's NOT to say I will do that, it still scares me, but it just shows that there is by no means a unified front on what is and isn't okay. Sorry to be so long. I don't really know much if the trial of labour would be different with a BU than with a UD. If the baby is head-down, my doctor's approach has always been that you try and see how you progress, with a c-section always a backup option if things aren't going well. Anyway, best of luck to you, I hope your delivery is easy and uncomplicated, whatever route it ends up being. Take care, Lia UD, 34-35 wks pg with baby boy#3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 , Welcome to the Group!! Got to see yyou have found us! , UU delivery method? > Hi! > Thank you for all of the welcome messages! Did anyone > with a bi-cornate that comes all the way down to right > before the cervix (like mine) ever have a vaginal > birth? Or are they always c-section? Right now she > is breech (25 weeks) so I think it will be a c-section > but Im just curious what Dr will do incase she flips > head down? > Thanks! > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2001 Report Share Posted December 20, 2001 Lia, > I am now at 34 weeks with #3, who, for whatever unknown reason, is > still breech. I am hoping he will turn, but if not, I am also > looking into options other than a c-section for delivery. I hope that everything works out & you have a delivery the way you want. A friend of mine had 2 c-sections & wrote a very descriptive birth plan for the second one as she felt the first one was " too sterile & inhumane. " I think that if it comes to a point where it looks like I may possibly have a c-section, I will write a similar plan (stating what I expect as far as seeing the baby immediately after birth, etc). Whether you are having a vaginal delivery or a c-section, it is your birth experience & should meet your needs, as well as the baby's needs. > The interesting thing is, I went to a high-risk specialist for a > second opinion on the c-section, this is the head of fetal-maternal > medicine in one of the major hospitals in Toronto, who's been > delivering babies for over 30 years, so literally THOUSANDS of > babies, and he told me that he would be totally comfortable trying an > external version, even with UD. Keep us updated on what you find out about the breech delivery or external version. That's really interesting. My OB & I had this discussion last week & he said he wouldn't consider doing external version if my baby breech. Best of luck!! Tammy UD (EDD 1/30/02) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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