I have just been informed that because I/my son had severe shoulder dystocia (head come's out, but baby is stuck because the shoulder's don't fit. This can lead to lack of oxgygen etc.) that I should probably have a c-section with this baby. I do have the option of being induced 2 week's early, but there is no guarantee that A) an early induction will work B) that the baby won't be stuck again even if it is early.

I really had my heart set of another vaginal birth and I am all emotional and confused. I know that the I have to do what is best for baby and me, but a c-section was just not something I had ever considered.


Has anyone been through this and how did you decided what to do with your following births?

How did you deal with having the power taken away from you really because even though you have a choice c-section really is the only way to guarantee bub's is safe.

No one else I know has even heard of shoulder dystocia let alone dealt with it.