Pfft! Small Pelvis

[BellyBelly]

Yep there are plenty of pelvis articles on BB - just point her to those... they are not scary Also maybe she might like birth as a bowel movement too LOL.

[blueflower]

Fiona, try this article Small Pelvis? Here's The Truth About Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD) as well.
Whilst in Labour my Ob said my pelvic opening was a bit small and obstructed dy divits in my pelvis, and was a bit worried, he explained that I would be preped for c/s just in case.
To his credit, he could have sent me for a c/s at that time (I asked him to give me one when this came up as i didnt want any complications) and he blantly refused, saying there is more risk from the c/s than at least trying a VB. 12 hours later DD was born through my small, divited pelvis with no problems but a tear.
3 hours later I walking around the hospital, showing of my baby!
It so can be done, the size is just an estimate, and it does stretch!

Good Luck with her!

[Lily J]

Hi FJ,
Sometimes it's easy to make a judgement about someone elses birthing decisions, but really it is up to your sister. If she has genuine concerns and has discussed these worries with her health-care providers, then the decision is up to her.
I don't think trying to persuade her to your way of thinking or scaring her into a vaginal birth is the answer.
Sorry to throw a spanner in the works, but she is entitled to give birth however she pleases. Perhaps the very best thing you can do for her is to support her, regardless of how you feel about how she brings her child into the world.
LJ