Pelvis small/ average for vaginal delivery?
Hello everyone,
Currently 37w+4d, till now I’ve had a normal textbook “boring” pregnancy and have been preparing for vaginal delivery since 32 weeks, been doing the exercises my physio recommended and perinial massages 3 times a week for the past 3 weeks.
Had a pelvic exam today and the doc said my pelvis is small/average and have only a 50 percent chance of vaginal delivery. She mentioned she was looking at an 80/20 percent chance for a vaginal/c section delivery first.
I am going to be admitted on the 20th as per my doctor’s recommendation. She mentioned I’ll be induced and go through labour and vaginal delivery process first and if needed a c section.
My thought process is, if I need a c section I’d rather not go through labour and get a scheduled c section than go through hours of it for nothing, I don’t want to have a traumatic birth and want to prioritise my mental health.
I’m fully torn on what to do, should I go through an induction? Or a schedule c section? My doc wants me to try to breastfeed within the golden hour and heard that can be difficult with a c section.
I’ve also heard recovery is more difficult in a c section.
Any advice would be appreciated.