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Dory · 11-25-2012, 05:37 PM

My first two were also 10lbs 7oz. They both got stuck, but were maneuvered out (McRoberts maneuver) with no damage. I had an OB who knew how to handle it.

With my third, I was at a new practice with a midwife who was not comfortable with dystocia, and not comfortable maneuvering I guess. So she wanted me to deliver vaginally, but in an OR. But once I finally got my epidural, things moved quickly for me and she let me deliver right there, in 1 push. He was 8lbs 12oz, and had no issues at all. I think if I'd not been so against a CS, they could've talked someone with the same history into an unneeded surgery.

11-25-2012, 05:37 PM	#27
Dory Registered Users Formerly: Thing1 & Thing2 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Metrocity Posts: 10,728 Ratings: 35 Feedback: 100%	My first two were also 10lbs 7oz. They both got stuck, but were maneuvered out (McRoberts maneuver) with no damage. I had an OB who knew how to handle it. With my third, I was at a new practice with a midwife who was not comfortable with dystocia, and not comfortable maneuvering I guess. So she wanted me to deliver vaginally, but in an OR. But once I finally got my epidural, things moved quickly for me and she let me deliver right there, in 1 push. He was 8lbs 12oz, and had no issues at all. I think if I'd not been so against a CS, they could've talked someone with the same history into an unneeded surgery. __________________ I'm Incredible. Mom to a girl - 5, a boy - 3, and Baby - 1 ISO squishy nighttime fitteds, but I could also be tempted by knit or crocheted wool (longies or hats for my baldie) or anything sock monkey.