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Baby's head did not fix in pelvis

2024-11-25 09:06:19
I am 40 weeks pregnant and baby's head did not fix in pelvis. Baby weight is 4kg +- 500 gms. Doctor suggested me to go for artificial labour induction on my due date which is 27th nov or go for c section directly. What should I do?
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Answered2024-11-30 03:32:01

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There are times the head may fix during labour After 40 weeks there is no point waiting You definitely need to deliver the baby Mode of delivery normal cesarean will depend upon your pelvic assessment

Answered2024-12-04 08:48:58

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Doctor need to assess pelvic cavity,is it Capable for normal delivery,if yes then you can go for short trial of labour In between if doctor finds any complicat for mother ,or there is no progress of labour you can switch to c section
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Take a chance for normal delivery if there are no other reasons for c section

Answered2024-11-29 18:25:10

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