delivery options

I am 32 weeks and starting to think of delivery options. Baby A is presenting (head down and ready) Baby B is transverse breech (a footling). My ob has been
saying that as long as baby A is in position, it is easy to deliver a breech second. Well, my peri said that "my kids have big heads" and baby B could get stuck. He said CS would have the smallest amount of risk.
I have had a vag delivery w/my son and it was blissful. I really want to avoid a CS. BUT....I want to minimize risk. What would you do? Chances of baby B turning now are very slim.

 

He could still turn after the first baby is born because there will be lots more room. I would always try for a vaginal delivery if the DR is confident enough to do it. You also had a vaginal deliver before which should help. Anyways thats just my opinion, do whatever you feel the most comfortable with.

 

I agree with blended6 110%!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very well said!! Good luck and congrats!

 

There's a good chance baby B will turn but if it doesn't happen you can still deliver safely. I delivered baby A head first and baby B delivered breech. She was a little bruised around the hips but completely healthy. Good luck to you!

 

My Dr. will not do a vaginal delivery of one is breech. He says it puts too much stress on the baby and if he/she doesn't turn you will need to recover from a CS and a vaginal delivery. I don't want a CS either, but one of my girls is breech and we set the date for 4/11. It really depends on the docotr and what their practice does and what you feel comfortable with.

 

How long has your doc been in practice? Did you know that docs that have been in practice for less than say 20 years haven't necessarily dealt with breeches at all and aren't as educated as they could be? They were taught to just be surgeons and not the birth aid.

 

most docs want to take the fastest safest way - sounds like at this point that is a C-section....it could change...don't give up if you want a vag. delivery.

 

My oldest was over 9lbs, had her vaginally. My baby A was also head down and my boy was breech. My doc had always said we would go vaginal as long as baby A was head down. Baby B wasn't measuring more than 2lbs heavier and I had a large baby before, and we knew for sure (well 99%) that my twins were not going to be over 9lbs, so she said everything smaller should be fine for me.

I had a very long and hard labor with my first, with forceps and 4th degree. However, with the twins I only pushed 4 times for my girl (7lbs11oz) and my boy was born by breech extraction (he didn't turn) 4 minutes later (I had to push once for his head). He was 7lbs10oz. Very easy, no complications.

If your doc is confident, I would definitely recommend vaginal. Especially since you had a child vaginally already. There is no reason you need a c/s. At least not at this point.

C/s have risks too, they're not safer than vaginal births. They can be, but definitely not 100% sure. I feel too many docs find it the "easy" way out, usually predictable, however it's still major surgery.

 

baby a is in position, but my baby b's head is literally under my ribs, i thought my doc would opt for a c/s, but she seems confident that after a comes out baby b will turn, or be able to be turned. they are using a c/s as a last resort. theyve even talked about reaching in and pulling b out by her feet if need to :umm: .

 

My idea is that unless it really looks like both will be okay to birth - for for the CS. Less risk = less risk. Period. Just my opinion - but I would NOT risk it.